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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.39, 1,342.90 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.39, 1,342.90 and 408.32 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.39 : 1,342.90 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.39/1,342.90 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.39x = 1,342.90 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.39x = 548,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,332.93/895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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