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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.29, 1,341.72 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.29, 1,341.72 and 432 is: 648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.29 : 1,341.72 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.29/1,341.72 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.29x = 1,341.72 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.29x = 579,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,623.04/894.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.14

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