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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.49, 1,341.52 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.49, 1,341.52 and 432.04 is: 647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.49 : 1,341.52 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.49/1,341.52 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.49x = 1,341.52 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.49x = 579,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,590.30/894.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.96

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