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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.01, 1,232.60 and 578.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.01, 1,232.60 and 578.74 is: 797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.01 : 1,232.60 = 578.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.01/1,232.60 = 578.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.01x = 1,232.60 × 578.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.01x = 713,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,354.92/894.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.93

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