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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.87, 1,337.81 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.87, 1,337.81 and 404.35 is: 606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.87 : 1,337.81 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.87/1,337.81 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.87x = 1,337.81 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.87x = 540,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,938.11/891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.52

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