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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,234.72 and 672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,234.72 and 672.66 is: 928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,234.72 = 672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,234.72 = 672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,234.72 × 672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 830,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,546.76/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.96

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