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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,341.18 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,341.18 and 432.02 is: 648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,341.18 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,341.18 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,341.18 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 579,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,409.88/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.32

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