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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.38, 1,341.06 and 674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.38, 1,341.06 and 674.68 is: 1,012.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.38 : 1,341.06 = 674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.38/1,341.06 = 674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.38x = 1,341.06 × 674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.38x = 904,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,782.99/893.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.76

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