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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,340.28 and 620.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,340.28 and 620.83 is: 930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.56 : 1,340.28 = 620.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.56/1,340.28 = 620.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.56x = 1,340.28 × 620.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.56x = 832,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,082.68/894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.16

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