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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.07, 1,336.66 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.07, 1,336.66 and 404.16 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.07 : 1,336.66 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.07/1,336.66 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.07x = 1,336.66 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.07x = 540,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,223.50/891.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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