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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.11, 1,340.21 and 430.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.11, 1,340.21 and 430.93 is: 646.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.11 : 1,340.21 = 430.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.11/1,340.21 = 430.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.11x = 1,340.21 × 430.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.11x = 577,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,536.70/893.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.66

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