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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,233.66 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,233.66 and 628.52 is: 866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,233.66 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,233.66 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,233.66 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 775,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,379.98/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.45

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