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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,340.85 and 400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,340.85 and 400.19 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,340.85 = 400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,340.85 = 400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,340.85 × 400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 536,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,589.56/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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