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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,341.72 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,341.72 and 461.28 is: 692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,341.72 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,341.72 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,341.72 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 618,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,908.60/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.29

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