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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.35, 1,342.20 and 663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.35, 1,342.20 and 663.77 is: 996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.35 : 1,342.20 = 663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.35/1,342.20 = 663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.35x = 1,342.20 × 663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.35x = 890,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,905.38/894.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.15

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