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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,335.96 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,335.96 and 404.66 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,335.96 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,335.96 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,335.96 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 540,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,612.91/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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