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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,341.11 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,341.11 and 277.65 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,341.11 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,341.11 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,341.11 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 372,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,359.89/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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