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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.71, 1,340.61 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.71, 1,340.61 and 277.48 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.71 : 1,340.61 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.71/1,340.61 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.71x = 1,340.61 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.71x = 371,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,992.46/893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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