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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,336.17 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,336.17 and 403.71 is: 605.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,336.17 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,336.17 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,336.17 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 539,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,425.19/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.58

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