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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,337.64 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,337.64 and 404.16 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,337.64 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,337.64 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,337.64 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 540,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,620.58/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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