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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,338.32 and 569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,338.32 and 569.63 is: 852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,338.32 = 569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,338.32 = 569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,338.32 × 569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 762,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,351.99/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.71

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