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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.30, 1,339.86 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.30, 1,339.86 and 406.31 is: 609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.30 : 1,339.86 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.30/1,339.86 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.30x = 1,339.86 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.30x = 544,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,398.52/893.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.42

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