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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.27, 1,341.83 and 461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.27, 1,341.83 and 461.73 is: 692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.27 : 1,341.83 = 461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.27/1,341.83 = 461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.27x = 1,341.83 × 461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.27x = 619,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,563.17/894.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.81

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