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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.99, 1,337.87 and 404.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.99, 1,337.87 and 404.93 is: 607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.99 : 1,337.87 = 404.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.99/1,337.87 = 404.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.99x = 1,337.87 × 404.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.99x = 541,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,748.06/891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.35

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