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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,233.66 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,233.66 and 495.66 is: 683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,233.66 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,233.66 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,233.66 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 611,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,475.92/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.98

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