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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,337.16 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,337.16 and 617.76 is: 924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,337.16 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,337.16 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,337.16 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 826,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,043.96/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.73

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