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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.19, 1,341.45 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.19, 1,341.45 and 407.28 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.19 : 1,341.45 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.19/1,341.45 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.19x = 1,341.45 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.19x = 546,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,345.76/894.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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