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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.07, 1,339.36 and 615.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.07, 1,339.36 and 615.77 is: 922.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.07 : 1,339.36 = 615.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.07/1,339.36 = 615.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.07x = 1,339.36 × 615.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.07x = 824,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,727.93/894.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.44

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