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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.90, 1,342.58 and 432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.90, 1,342.58 and 432.90 is: 649.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.90 : 1,342.58 = 432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.90/1,342.58 = 432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.90x = 1,342.58 × 432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.90x = 581,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,200.72/894.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.46

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