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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.37, 1,337.02 and 404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.37, 1,337.02 and 404.77 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.37 : 1,337.02 = 404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.37/1,337.02 = 404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.37x = 1,337.02 × 404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.37x = 541,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,185.59/891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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