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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,339.53 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,339.53 and 620.33 is: 929.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,339.53 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,339.53 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,339.53 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 830,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,947.30/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.41

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