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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,337.30 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,337.30 and 404.20 is: 606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,337.30 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,337.30 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,337.30 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 540,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,536.66/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.57

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