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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.92, 1,342.54 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.92, 1,342.54 and 433.52 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.92 : 1,342.54 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.92/1,342.54 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.92x = 1,342.54 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.92x = 582,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,017.94/894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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