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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.75, 1,339.27 and 688.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.75, 1,339.27 and 688.33 is: 1,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.75 : 1,339.27 = 688.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.75/1,339.27 = 688.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.75x = 1,339.27 × 688.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.75x = 921,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,859.67/894.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.30

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