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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,340.33 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,340.33 and 406.44 is: 609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,340.33 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,340.33 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,340.33 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 544,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,761.69/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.80

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