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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.13, 1,341.20 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.13, 1,341.20 and 455.52 is: 683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.13 : 1,341.20 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.13/1,341.20 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.13x = 1,341.20 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.13x = 610,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,943.42/894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.28

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