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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894, 1,234.08 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894, 1,234.08 and 563.16 is: 777.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894 : 1,234.08 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894/1,234.08 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894x = 1,234.08 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894x = 694,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,984.49/894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.39

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