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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,341.78 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,341.78 and 408.12 is: 611.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,341.78 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,341.78 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,341.78 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 547,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,607.25/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.63

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