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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,339.01 and 432.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,339.01 and 432.15 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,339.01 = 432.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,339.01 = 432.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,339.01 × 432.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 578,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,647.61/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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