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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.23, 1,341.29 and 408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.23, 1,341.29 and 408.02 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.23 : 1,341.29 = 408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.23/1,341.29 = 408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.23x = 1,341.29 × 408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.23x = 547,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,267.46/895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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