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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.57, 1,342.34 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.57, 1,342.34 and 461.63 is: 692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.57 : 1,342.34 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.57/1,342.34 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.57x = 1,342.34 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.57x = 619,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,655.39/894.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.69

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