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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.92, 1,341.77 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.92, 1,341.77 and 455.63 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.92 : 1,341.77 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.92/1,341.77 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.92x = 1,341.77 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.92x = 611,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,341.68/894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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