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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.93, 1,341.72 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.93, 1,341.72 and 455.82 is: 683.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.93 : 1,341.72 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.93/1,341.72 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.93x = 1,341.72 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.93x = 611,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,582.81/894.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.39

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