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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,337.84 and 618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,337.84 and 618.66 is: 926.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,337.84 = 618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,337.84 = 618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,337.84 × 618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 827,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,668.09/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.49

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