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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,233.70 and 614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,233.70 and 614.68 is: 847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,233.70 = 614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,233.70 = 614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,233.70 × 614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 758,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,326.10/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.39

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