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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.01, 1,233.73 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.01, 1,233.73 and 501.03 is: 691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.01 : 1,233.73 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.01/1,233.73 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.01x = 1,233.73 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.01x = 618,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,135.74/894.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.42

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