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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.63, 1,339.77 and 618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.63, 1,339.77 and 618.95 is: 927.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.63 : 1,339.77 = 618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.63/1,339.77 = 618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.63x = 1,339.77 × 618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.63x = 829,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,250.64/893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.96

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