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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.44, 1,340.34 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.44, 1,340.34 and 277.12 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.44 : 1,340.34 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.44/1,340.34 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.44x = 1,340.34 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.44x = 371,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,435.02/893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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