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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.16, 1,340.19 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.16, 1,340.19 and 406.08 is: 609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.16 : 1,340.19 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.16/1,340.19 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.16x = 1,340.19 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.16x = 544,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,224.36/893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.32

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