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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.21, 1,343.22 and 462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.21, 1,343.22 and 462.67 is: 694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.21 : 1,343.22 = 462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.21/1,343.22 = 462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.21x = 1,343.22 × 462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.21x = 621,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,467.60/895.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.21

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