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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.23, 1,338.93 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.23, 1,338.93 and 406.62 is: 609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.23 : 1,338.93 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.23/1,338.93 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.23x = 1,338.93 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.23x = 544,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,435.72/893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.52

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