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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.86, 1,233.33 and 684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.86, 1,233.33 and 684.28 is: 944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.86 : 1,233.33 = 684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.86/1,233.33 = 684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.86x = 1,233.33 × 684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.86x = 843,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,943.05/893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.16

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