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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,335.60 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,335.60 and 403.68 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,335.60 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,335.60 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,335.60 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 539,155.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,155.01/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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