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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,233.72 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,233.72 and 672.96 is: 927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,233.72 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,233.72 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,233.72 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 830,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,244.21/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.94

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