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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,233.72 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,233.72 and 583.50 is: 805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,233.72 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,233.72 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,233.72 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 719,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,875.62/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.23

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