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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,233.22 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,233.22 and 614.20 is: 846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,233.22 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,233.22 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,233.22 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 757,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,443.72/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.80

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