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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.39, 1,337.09 and 404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.39, 1,337.09 and 404.45 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.39 : 1,337.09 = 404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.39/1,337.09 = 404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.39x = 1,337.09 × 404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.39x = 540,777.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,777.34/891.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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