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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.78, 1,339.11 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.78, 1,339.11 and 804.96 is: 1,204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.78 : 1,339.11 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.78/1,339.11 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.78x = 1,339.11 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.78x = 1,077,929.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,929.99/894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.69

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