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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.71, 1,340.97 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.71, 1,340.97 and 461.17 is: 691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.71 : 1,340.97 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.71/1,340.97 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.71x = 1,340.97 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.71x = 618,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,415.13/893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.96

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