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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,341.14 and 407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,341.14 and 407.13 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,341.14 = 407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,341.14 = 407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,341.14 × 407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 546,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,017.82/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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