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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.61, 1,340.51 and 277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.61, 1,340.51 and 277.15 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.61 : 1,340.51 = 277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.61/1,340.51 = 277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.61x = 1,340.51 × 277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.61x = 371,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,525.03/893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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