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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,340.18 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,340.18 and 400.30 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,340.18 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,340.18 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,340.18 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 536,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,474.05/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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