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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.39, 1,234.56 and 671.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.39, 1,234.56 and 671.95 is: 928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.39 : 1,234.56 = 671.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.39/1,234.56 = 671.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.39x = 1,234.56 × 671.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.39x = 829,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,566.66/893.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.57

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