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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.07, 1,339.92 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.07, 1,339.92 and 406.08 is: 609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.07 : 1,339.92 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.07/1,339.92 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.07x = 1,339.92 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.07x = 544,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,114.71/893.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.26

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