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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.60, 1,340.34 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.60, 1,340.34 and 277.26 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.60 : 1,340.34 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.60/1,340.34 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.60x = 1,340.34 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.60x = 371,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,622.67/893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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