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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,233.82 and 521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,233.82 and 521.12 is: 719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,233.82 = 521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,233.82 = 521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,233.82 × 521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 642,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,968.28/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.19

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