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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.80, 1,340.74 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.80, 1,340.74 and 406.72 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.80 : 1,340.74 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.80/1,340.74 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.80x = 1,340.74 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.80x = 545,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,305.77/893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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