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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,339.99 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,339.99 and 316.13 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,339.99 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,339.99 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,339.99 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 423,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,603.55/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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