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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.32, 1,337.15 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.32, 1,337.15 and 404.37 is: 606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.32 : 1,337.15 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.32/1,337.15 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.32x = 1,337.15 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.32x = 540,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,697.75/891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.63

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