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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,234.91 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,234.91 and 658.44 is: 909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,234.91 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,234.91 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,234.91 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 813,115.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,115.79/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.51

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