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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.07, 1,341.58 and 461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.07, 1,341.58 and 461.13 is: 691.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.07 : 1,341.58 = 461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.07/1,341.58 = 461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.07x = 1,341.58 × 461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.07x = 618,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,642.79/894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.94

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