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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.53, 1,341.04 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.53, 1,341.04 and 401.09 is: 601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.53 : 1,341.04 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.53/1,341.04 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.53x = 1,341.04 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.53x = 537,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,877.73/894.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.30

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