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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.77, 1,340.81 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.77, 1,340.81 and 277.43 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.77 : 1,340.81 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.77/1,340.81 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.77x = 1,340.81 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.77x = 371,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,982.97/893.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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