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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,341.77 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,341.77 and 461.25 is: 692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,341.77 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,341.77 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,341.77 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 618,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,889.11/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.12

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