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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,339.76 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,339.76 and 618.96 is: 927.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,339.76 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,339.76 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,339.76 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 829,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,257.85/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.96

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