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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,343.39 and 408.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,343.39 and 408.29 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,343.39 = 408.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,343.39 = 408.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,343.39 × 408.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 548,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,483.94/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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