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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.58, 1,339.02 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.58, 1,339.02 and 460.14 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.58 : 1,339.02 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.58/1,339.02 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.58x = 1,339.02 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.58x = 616,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,136.66/893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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