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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.87, 1,340.82 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.87, 1,340.82 and 406.88 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.87 : 1,340.82 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.87/1,340.82 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.87x = 1,340.82 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.87x = 545,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,546.14/893.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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