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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.78, 1,341.99 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.78, 1,341.99 and 623.34 is: 934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.78 : 1,341.99 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.78/1,341.99 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.78x = 1,341.99 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.78x = 836,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,516.05/894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.88

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