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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,233.26 and 672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,233.26 and 672.76 is: 927.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,233.26 = 672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,233.26 = 672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,233.26 × 672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 829,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,688.00/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.86

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