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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.76, 1,342.67 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.76, 1,342.67 and 433.01 is: 649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.76 : 1,342.67 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.76/1,342.67 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.76x = 1,342.67 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.76x = 581,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,389.54/894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.77

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