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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.85, 1,234.44 and 674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.85, 1,234.44 and 674.10 is: 929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.85 : 1,234.44 = 674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.85/1,234.44 = 674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.85x = 1,234.44 × 674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.85x = 832,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,136.00/894.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.92

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