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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.61, 1,340.19 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.61, 1,340.19 and 454.59 is: 681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.61 : 1,340.19 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.61/1,340.19 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.61x = 1,340.19 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.61x = 609,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,236.97/893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.77

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