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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,232.19 and 660.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,232.19 and 660.78 is: 910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,232.19 = 660.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,232.19 = 660.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,232.19 × 660.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 814,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,206.51/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.68

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