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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,341.36 and 461.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,341.36 and 461.76 is: 693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,341.36 = 461.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,341.36 = 461.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,341.36 × 461.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 619,386.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,386.39/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.11

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