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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.79, 1,233.60 and 671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.79, 1,233.60 and 671.06 is: 925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.79 : 1,233.60 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.79/1,233.60 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.79x = 1,233.60 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.79x = 827,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,820.18/894.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.15

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