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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.67, 1,339.96 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.67, 1,339.96 and 399.99 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.67 : 1,339.96 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.67/1,339.96 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.67x = 1,339.96 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.67x = 535,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,966.83/893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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