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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.76, 1,341 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.76, 1,341 and 309 is: 463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.76 : 1,341 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.76/1,341 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.76x = 1,341 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.76x = 414,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,369/893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.62

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