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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,233.74 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,233.74 and 495.72 is: 684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,233.74 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,233.74 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,233.74 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 611,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,587.11/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.08

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