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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,234.89 and 684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,234.89 and 684.26 is: 944.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,234.89 = 684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,234.89 = 684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,234.89 × 684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 844,985.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,985.83/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.67

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