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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.64, 1,341.94 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.64, 1,341.94 and 407.82 is: 611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.64 : 1,341.94 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.64/1,341.94 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.64x = 1,341.94 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.64x = 547,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,269.97/894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.72

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