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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.94, 1,339.20 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.94, 1,339.20 and 406.13 is: 609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.94 : 1,339.20 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.94/1,339.20 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.94x = 1,339.20 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.94x = 543,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,882.60/892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.10

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