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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.72, 1,334.96 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.72, 1,334.96 and 403.68 is: 605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.72 : 1,334.96 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.72/1,334.96 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.72x = 1,334.96 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.72x = 538,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,896.65/890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.01

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