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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,336.41 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,336.41 and 404.36 is: 606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,336.41 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,336.41 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,336.41 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 540,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,390.75/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.20

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