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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,341.36 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,341.36 and 431.76 is: 647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,341.36 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,341.36 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,341.36 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 579,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,145.59/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.81

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