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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.64, 1,342.78 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.64, 1,342.78 and 462.52 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.64 : 1,342.78 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.64/1,342.78 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.64x = 1,342.78 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.64x = 621,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,062.61/895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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