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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,233.78 and 501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,233.78 and 501.15 is: 691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,233.78 = 501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,233.78 = 501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,233.78 × 501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 618,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,308.85/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.60

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