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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.22, 1,340.70 and 431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.22, 1,340.70 and 431.25 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.22 : 1,340.70 = 431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.22/1,340.70 = 431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.22x = 1,340.70 × 431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.22x = 578,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,176.88/893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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