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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.34, 1,342.44 and 679.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.34, 1,342.44 and 679.29 is: 1,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.34 : 1,342.44 = 679.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.34/1,342.44 = 679.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.34x = 1,342.44 × 679.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.34x = 911,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,901.03/894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.63

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