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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.44, 1,340.94 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.44, 1,340.94 and 432.02 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.44 : 1,340.94 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.44/1,340.94 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.44x = 1,340.94 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.44x = 579,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,312.90/894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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