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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.02, 1,339.62 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.02, 1,339.62 and 406 is: 609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.02 : 1,339.62 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.02/1,339.62 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.02x = 1,339.62 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.02x = 543,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,885.72/893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.04

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