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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.30, 1,338.53 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.30, 1,338.53 and 399.60 is: 598.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.30 : 1,338.53 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.30/1,338.53 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.30x = 1,338.53 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.30x = 534,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,874.59/893.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.77

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