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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.60, 1,339.92 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.60, 1,339.92 and 618.88 is: 927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.60 : 1,339.92 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.60/1,339.92 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.60x = 1,339.92 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.60x = 829,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,249.69/893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.99

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