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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,340.12 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,340.12 and 431.12 is: 646.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,340.12 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,340.12 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,340.12 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 577,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,743.68/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.22

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