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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,342.02 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,342.02 and 407.40 is: 611.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,342.02 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,342.02 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,342.02 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 546,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,738.95/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.09

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