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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,336.08 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,336.08 and 404.40 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,336.08 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,336.08 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,336.08 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 540,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,310.75/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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