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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.06, 1,339.78 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.06, 1,339.78 and 454.37 is: 681.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.06 : 1,339.78 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.06/1,339.78 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.06x = 1,339.78 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.06x = 608,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,755.84/893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.65

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