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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.69, 1,339.56 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.69, 1,339.56 and 460.92 is: 690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.69 : 1,339.56 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.69/1,339.56 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.69x = 1,339.56 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.69x = 617,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,430.00/894.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.10

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