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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.71, 1,339.82 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.71, 1,339.82 and 620.33 is: 929.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.71 : 1,339.82 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.71/1,339.82 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.71x = 1,339.82 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.71x = 831,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,130.79/893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.98

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