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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,343.79 and 408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,343.79 and 408.92 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,343.79 = 408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,343.79 = 408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,343.79 × 408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 549,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,507.23/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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