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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.87, 1,340.15 and 431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.87, 1,340.15 and 431.22 is: 646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.87 : 1,340.15 = 431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.87/1,340.15 = 431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.87x = 1,340.15 × 431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.87x = 577,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,902.35/893.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.52

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