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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.89, 1,336.34 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.89, 1,336.34 and 403.94 is: 605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.89 : 1,336.34 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.89/1,336.34 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.89x = 1,336.34 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.89x = 539,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,805.53/890.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.92

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