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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,341.72 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,341.72 and 407.76 is: 611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,341.72 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,341.72 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,341.72 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 547,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,099.75/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.15

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