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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.09, 1,339.58 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.09, 1,339.58 and 620.36 is: 929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.09 : 1,339.58 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.09/1,339.58 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.09x = 1,339.58 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.09x = 831,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,018.24/894.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.45

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