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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.08, 1,339.40 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.08, 1,339.40 and 430.56 is: 645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.08 : 1,339.40 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.08/1,339.40 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.08x = 1,339.40 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.08x = 576,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,692.06/893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.73

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