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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.23, 1,341.74 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.23, 1,341.74 and 461.69 is: 692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.23 : 1,341.74 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.23/1,341.74 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.23x = 1,341.74 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.23x = 619,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,468.99/894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.74

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