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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,234.35 and 614.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,234.35 and 614.19 is: 847.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,234.35 = 614.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,234.35 = 614.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,234.35 × 614.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 758,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,125.43/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.98

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