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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.39, 1,339.94 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.39, 1,339.94 and 316.13 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.39 : 1,339.94 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.39/1,339.94 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.39x = 1,339.94 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.39x = 423,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,586.95/893.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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