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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,232.84 and 657.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,232.84 and 657.86 is: 907.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,232.84 = 657.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,232.84 = 657.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,232.84 × 657.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 811,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,036.12/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.36

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