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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.57, 1,340.26 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.57, 1,340.26 and 277.16 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.57 : 1,340.26 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.57/1,340.26 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.57x = 1,340.26 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.57x = 371,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,469.12/893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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