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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,342.56 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,342.56 and 408.08 is: 611.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,342.56 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,342.56 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,342.56 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 547,871.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,871.88/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.55

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