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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,233.84 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,233.84 and 501.16 is: 691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,233.84 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,233.84 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,233.84 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 618,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,351.25/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.64

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