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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.99, 1,235.49 and 629.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.99, 1,235.49 and 629.67 is: 869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.99 : 1,235.49 = 629.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.99/1,235.49 = 629.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.99x = 1,235.49 × 629.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.99x = 777,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,950.99/894.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.23

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