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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,336.14 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,336.14 and 404.04 is: 605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,336.14 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,336.14 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,336.14 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 539,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,854.01/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.98

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