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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.17, 1,337.24 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.17, 1,337.24 and 404.18 is: 606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.17 : 1,337.24 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.17/1,337.24 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.17x = 1,337.24 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.17x = 540,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,485.66/891.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.49

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