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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.05, 1,233.59 and 562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.05, 1,233.59 and 562.36 is: 775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.05 : 1,233.59 = 562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.05/1,233.59 = 562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.05x = 1,233.59 × 562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.05x = 693,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,721.67/894.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.93

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