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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.54, 1,340.43 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.54, 1,340.43 and 316.22 is: 474.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.54 : 1,340.43 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.54/1,340.43 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.54x = 1,340.43 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.54x = 423,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,870.77/893.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.37

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