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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.10, 1,232.65 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.10, 1,232.65 and 670.36 is: 924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.10 : 1,232.65 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.10/1,232.65 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.10x = 1,232.65 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.10x = 826,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,319.25/894.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.19

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