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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.58, 1,340.73 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.58, 1,340.73 and 316.86 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.58 : 1,340.73 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.58/1,340.73 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.58x = 1,340.73 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.58x = 424,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,823.71/893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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