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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.56, 1,339.78 and 430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.56, 1,339.78 and 430.72 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.56 : 1,339.78 = 430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.56/1,339.78 = 430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.56x = 1,339.78 × 430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.56x = 577,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,070.04/893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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