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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,233.61 and 501.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,233.61 and 501.01 is: 691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,233.61 = 501.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,233.61 = 501.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,233.61 × 501.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 618,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,050.95/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.33

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