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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.09, 1,336.77 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.09, 1,336.77 and 404.10 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.09 : 1,336.77 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.09/1,336.77 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.09x = 1,336.77 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.09x = 540,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,188.76/891.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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