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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.88, 1,233.72 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.88, 1,233.72 and 662.56 is: 913.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.88 : 1,233.72 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.88/1,233.72 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.88x = 1,233.72 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.88x = 817,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,413.52/894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.43

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