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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.98, 1,340.96 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.98, 1,340.96 and 316.72 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.98 : 1,340.96 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.98/1,340.96 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.98x = 1,340.96 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.98x = 424,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,708.85/893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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