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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,340.80 and 663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,340.80 and 663.02 is: 993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,340.80 = 663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,340.80 = 663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,340.80 × 663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 888,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,977.22/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.91

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