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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,233.77 and 521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,233.77 and 521.01 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,233.77 = 521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,233.77 = 521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,233.77 × 521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 642,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,803.90/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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