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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,342.26 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,342.26 and 461.64 is: 692.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,342.26 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,342.26 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,342.26 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 619,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,640.91/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.04

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