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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.50, 1,233.99 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.50, 1,233.99 and 632.66 is: 872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.50 : 1,233.99 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.50/1,233.99 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.50x = 1,233.99 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.50x = 780,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,696.11/894.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.77

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