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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.17, 1,339.94 and 316.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.17, 1,339.94 and 316.03 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.17 : 1,339.94 = 316.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.17/1,339.94 = 316.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.17x = 1,339.94 × 316.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.17x = 423,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,461.24/893.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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