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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,233.92 and 521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,233.92 and 521.12 is: 719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,233.92 = 521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,233.92 = 521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,233.92 × 521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 643,020.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,020.39/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.23

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