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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.03, 1,233.71 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.03, 1,233.71 and 495.68 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.03 : 1,233.71 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.03/1,233.71 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.03x = 1,233.71 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.03x = 611,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,528.31/894.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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