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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,340.74 and 277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,340.74 and 277.49 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,340.74 = 277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,340.74 = 277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,340.74 × 277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 372,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,044.08/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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