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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.23, 1,339.86 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.23, 1,339.86 and 316.12 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.23 : 1,339.86 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.23/1,339.86 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.23x = 1,339.86 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.23x = 423,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,556.54/893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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