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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893, 1,339.50 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893, 1,339.50 and 315.88 is: 473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893 : 1,339.50 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893/1,339.50 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893x = 1,339.50 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893x = 423,121.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,121.26/893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.82

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