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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.52, 1,341.09 and 621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.52, 1,341.09 and 621.36 is: 932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.52 : 1,341.09 = 621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.52/1,341.09 = 621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.52x = 1,341.09 × 621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.52x = 833,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,299.68/893.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.60

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