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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.13, 1,339.12 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.13, 1,339.12 and 431.02 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.13 : 1,339.12 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.13/1,339.12 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.13x = 1,339.12 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.13x = 577,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,187.50/893.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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