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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.14, 1,339.11 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.14, 1,339.11 and 431.02 is: 646.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.14 : 1,339.11 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.14/1,339.11 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.14x = 1,339.11 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.14x = 577,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,183.19/893.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.24

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