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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.57, 1,234.82 and 672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.57, 1,234.82 and 672.14 is: 928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.57 : 1,234.82 = 672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.57/1,234.82 = 672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.57x = 1,234.82 × 672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.57x = 829,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,972.05/893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.82

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