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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.92, 1,341.03 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.92, 1,341.03 and 432.52 is: 648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.92 : 1,341.03 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.92/1,341.03 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.92x = 1,341.03 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.92x = 580,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,022.30/893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.85

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