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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,234.02 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,234.02 and 591.18 is: 816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,234.02 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,234.02 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,234.02 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 729,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,527.94/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.03

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