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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.01, 1,340.99 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.01, 1,340.99 and 400.30 is: 600.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.01 : 1,340.99 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.01/1,340.99 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.01x = 1,340.99 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.01x = 536,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,798.22/894.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.44

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