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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,335.98 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,335.98 and 403.98 is: 605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,335.98 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,335.98 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,335.98 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 539,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,707.53/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.60

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