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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.79, 1,341.63 and 406.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.79, 1,341.63 and 406.98 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.79 : 1,341.63 = 406.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.79/1,341.63 = 406.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.79x = 1,341.63 × 406.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.79x = 546,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,016.58/893.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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