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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.86, 1,342.54 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.86, 1,342.54 and 407.50 is: 611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.86 : 1,342.54 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.86/1,342.54 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.86x = 1,342.54 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.86x = 547,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,085.05/894.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.36

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