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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.05, 1,341.39 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.05, 1,341.39 and 400.41 is: 600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.05 : 1,341.39 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.05/1,341.39 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.05x = 1,341.39 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.05x = 537,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,109.32/894.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.76

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