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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.90, 1,340.94 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.90, 1,340.94 and 432.20 is: 648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.90 : 1,340.94 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.90/1,340.94 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.90x = 1,340.94 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.90x = 579,554.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,554.27/893.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.34

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