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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.09, 1,339.64 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.09, 1,339.64 and 315.56 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.09 : 1,339.64 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.09/1,339.64 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.09x = 1,339.64 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.09x = 422,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,739.75/893.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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