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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,343.96 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,343.96 and 462.88 is: 694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,343.96 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,343.96 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,343.96 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 622,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,092.20/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.36

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