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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.79, 1,340.89 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.79, 1,340.89 and 373.50 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.79 : 1,340.89 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.79/1,340.89 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.79x = 1,340.89 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.79x = 500,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,816.45/893.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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