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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.90, 1,343.70 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.90, 1,343.70 and 530.40 is: 796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.90 : 1,343.70 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.90/1,343.70 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.90x = 1,343.70 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.90x = 712,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,698.48/894.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.40

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