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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.13, 1,341.71 and 400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.13, 1,341.71 and 400.48 is: 600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.13 : 1,341.71 = 400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.13/1,341.71 = 400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.13x = 1,341.71 × 400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.13x = 537,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,328.02/894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.95

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