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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,233.86 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,233.86 and 672.62 is: 928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,233.86 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,233.86 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,233.86 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 829,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,909.38/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.25

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