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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,335.42 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,335.42 and 403.40 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,335.42 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,335.42 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,335.42 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 538,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,708.43/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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