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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.87, 1,342.44 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.87, 1,342.44 and 461.88 is: 692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.87 : 1,342.44 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.87/1,342.44 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.87x = 1,342.44 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.87x = 620,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,046.19/894.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.89

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