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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.88, 1,234.11 and 614.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.88, 1,234.11 and 614.01 is: 847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.88 : 1,234.11 = 614.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.88/1,234.11 = 614.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.88x = 1,234.11 × 614.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.88x = 757,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,755.88/893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.72

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