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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,234.98 and 673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,234.98 and 673.41 is: 929.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,234.98 = 673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,234.98 = 673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,234.98 × 673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 831,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,647.88/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.38

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