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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.86, 1,342.15 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.86, 1,342.15 and 432.52 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.86 : 1,342.15 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.86/1,342.15 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.86x = 1,342.15 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.86x = 580,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,506.72/894.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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