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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.66, 1,341.84 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.66, 1,341.84 and 407.60 is: 611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.66 : 1,341.84 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.66/1,341.84 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.66x = 1,341.84 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.66x = 546,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,932.69/894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.33

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