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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,341.17 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,341.17 and 432.10 is: 648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,341.17 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,341.17 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,341.17 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 579,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,517.28/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.23

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