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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,341.89 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,341.89 and 407.63 is: 611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,341.89 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,341.89 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,341.89 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 546,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,993.60/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.37

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