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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,342.67 and 620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,342.67 and 620.84 is: 931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,342.67 = 620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,342.67 = 620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,342.67 × 620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 833,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,573.43/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.49

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