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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,336.80 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,336.80 and 404.30 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,336.80 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,336.80 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,336.80 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 540,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,468.24/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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