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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.01, 1,233.71 and 495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.01, 1,233.71 and 495.69 is: 684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.01 : 1,233.71 = 495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.01/1,233.71 = 495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.01x = 1,233.71 × 495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.01x = 611,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,537.71/894.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.04

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