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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.45, 1,336.35 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.45, 1,336.35 and 404.22 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.45 : 1,336.35 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.45/1,336.35 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.45x = 1,336.35 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.45x = 540,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,179.40/891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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