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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,339.68 and 399.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,339.68 and 399.80 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,339.68 = 399.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,339.68 = 399.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,339.68 × 399.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 535,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,603.14/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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