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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.89, 1,341 and 406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.89, 1,341 and 406.95 is: 610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.89 : 1,341 = 406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.89/1,341 = 406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.89x = 1,341 × 406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.89x = 545,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,719.95/893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.50

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