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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.78, 1,341.24 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.78, 1,341.24 and 462.02 is: 691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.78 : 1,341.24 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.78/1,341.24 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.78x = 1,341.24 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.78x = 619,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,679.70/895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.78

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