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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,340.60 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,340.60 and 277.43 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,340.60 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,340.60 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,340.60 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 371,914.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,914.57/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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