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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.85, 1,233.91 and 657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.85, 1,233.91 and 657.80 is: 908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.85 : 1,233.91 = 657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.85/1,233.91 = 657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.85x = 1,233.91 × 657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.85x = 811,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,666.00/893.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.06

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