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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.20, 1,336.78 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.20, 1,336.78 and 403.90 is: 605.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.20 : 1,336.78 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.20/1,336.78 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.20x = 1,336.78 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.20x = 539,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,925.44/891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.84

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