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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,340.64 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,340.64 and 431.40 is: 646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,340.64 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,340.64 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,340.64 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 578,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,352.10/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.93

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