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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.78, 1,340.54 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.78, 1,340.54 and 277.50 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.78 : 1,340.54 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.78/1,340.54 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.78x = 1,340.54 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.78x = 371,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,999.85/893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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