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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.76, 1,341.66 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.76, 1,341.66 and 432.52 is: 648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.76 : 1,341.66 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.76/1,341.66 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.76x = 1,341.66 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.76x = 580,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,294.78/894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.55

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