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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.38, 1,339.26 and 459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.38, 1,339.26 and 459.63 is: 689.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.38 : 1,339.26 = 459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.38/1,339.26 = 459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.38x = 1,339.26 × 459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.38x = 615,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,564.07/893.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.03

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