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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.80, 1,340.82 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.80, 1,340.82 and 462.36 is: 692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.80 : 1,340.82 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.80/1,340.82 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.80x = 1,340.82 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.80x = 619,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,941.54/895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.05

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