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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,337.24 and 404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,337.24 and 404.43 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,337.24 = 404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,337.24 = 404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,337.24 × 404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 540,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,819.97/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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