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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.81, 1,346.67 and 652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.81, 1,346.67 and 652.62 is: 982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.81 : 1,346.67 = 652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.81/1,346.67 = 652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.81x = 1,346.67 × 652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.81x = 878,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,863.78/894.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.18

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