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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.32, 1,339.16 and 617.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.32, 1,339.16 and 617.53 is: 924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.32 : 1,339.16 = 617.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.32/1,339.16 = 617.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.32x = 1,339.16 × 617.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.32x = 826,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,969.67/894.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.69

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