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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,233.80 and 495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,233.80 and 495.69 is: 684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,233.80 = 495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,233.80 = 495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,233.80 × 495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 611,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,577.08/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.08

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