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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.58, 1,340.19 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.58, 1,340.19 and 277.19 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.58 : 1,340.19 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.58/1,340.19 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.58x = 1,340.19 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.58x = 371,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,480.57/893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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