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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.73, 1,340.79 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.73, 1,340.79 and 277.42 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.73 : 1,340.79 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.73/1,340.79 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.73x = 1,340.79 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.73x = 371,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,962.60/893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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