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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.13, 1,341.89 and 461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.13, 1,341.89 and 461.38 is: 691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.13 : 1,341.89 = 461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.13/1,341.89 = 461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.13x = 1,341.89 × 461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.13x = 619,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,112.19/895.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.65

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