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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.46, 1,340.81 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.46, 1,340.81 and 399.99 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.46 : 1,340.81 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.46/1,340.81 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.46x = 1,340.81 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.46x = 536,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,304.89/893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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