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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,336.88 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,336.88 and 404.72 is: 607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,336.88 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,336.88 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,336.88 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 541,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,062.07/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.06

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