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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.45, 1,340.85 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.45, 1,340.85 and 407.22 is: 610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.45 : 1,340.85 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.45/1,340.85 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.45x = 1,340.85 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.45x = 546,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,020.94/894.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.45

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