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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,341.66 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,341.66 and 407.63 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,341.66 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,341.66 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,341.66 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 546,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,905.75/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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