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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.92, 1,342.77 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.92, 1,342.77 and 462.38 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.92 : 1,342.77 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.92/1,342.77 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.92x = 1,342.77 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.92x = 620,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,867.68/894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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