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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.71, 1,341.31 and 621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.71, 1,341.31 and 621.33 is: 931.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.71 : 1,341.31 = 621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.71/1,341.31 = 621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.71x = 1,341.31 × 621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.71x = 833,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,396.14/894.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.47

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