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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,341.02 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,341.02 and 569.32 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,341.02 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,341.02 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,341.02 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 763,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,469.51/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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