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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.01, 1,339.53 and 632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.01, 1,339.53 and 632.72 is: 948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.01 : 1,339.53 = 632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.01/1,339.53 = 632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.01x = 1,339.53 × 632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.01x = 847,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,537.56/894.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.02

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