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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.80, 1,341.10 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.80, 1,341.10 and 406.60 is: 610.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.80 : 1,341.10 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.80/1,341.10 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.80x = 1,341.10 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.80x = 545,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,291.26/893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.08

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