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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.67, 1,235.61 and 615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.67, 1,235.61 and 615.64 is: 850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.67 : 1,235.61 = 615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.67/1,235.61 = 615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.67x = 1,235.61 × 615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.67x = 760,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,690.94/894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.25

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