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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.24, 1,339.86 and 459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.24, 1,339.86 and 459.80 is: 689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.24 : 1,339.86 = 459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.24/1,339.86 = 459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.24x = 1,339.86 × 459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.24x = 616,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,067.63/893.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.70

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