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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.17, 1,342.27 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.17, 1,342.27 and 407.96 is: 611.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.17 : 1,342.27 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.17/1,342.27 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.17x = 1,342.27 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.17x = 547,591.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,591.30/895.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.72

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