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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.76, 1,341.72 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.76, 1,341.72 and 407.56 is: 611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.76 : 1,341.72 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.76/1,341.72 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.76x = 1,341.72 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.76x = 546,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,831.40/894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.15

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