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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.77, 1,342.97 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.77, 1,342.97 and 408.48 is: 612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.77 : 1,342.97 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.77/1,342.97 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.77x = 1,342.97 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.77x = 548,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,575.93/895.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.41

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