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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.20, 1,339.59 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.20, 1,339.59 and 316.07 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.20 : 1,339.59 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.20/1,339.59 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.20x = 1,339.59 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.20x = 423,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,404.21/893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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