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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.06, 1,337.54 and 431.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.06, 1,337.54 and 431.18 is: 645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.06 : 1,337.54 = 431.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.06/1,337.54 = 431.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.06x = 1,337.54 × 431.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.06x = 576,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,720.50/893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.78

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