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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.55, 1,342.37 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.55, 1,342.37 and 432.37 is: 648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.55 : 1,342.37 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.55/1,342.37 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.55x = 1,342.37 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.55x = 580,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,391.64/894.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.81

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