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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.88, 1,336.56 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.88, 1,336.56 and 404.08 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.88 : 1,336.56 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.88/1,336.56 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.88x = 1,336.56 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.88x = 540,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,077.16/891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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