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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.65, 1,341.75 and 432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.65, 1,341.75 and 432.14 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.65 : 1,341.75 = 432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.65/1,341.75 = 432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.65x = 1,341.75 × 432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.65x = 579,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,817.14/894.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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