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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.05, 1,341.51 and 504.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.05, 1,341.51 and 504.47 is: 756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.05 : 1,341.51 = 504.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.05/1,341.51 = 504.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.05x = 1,341.51 × 504.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.05x = 676,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,751.55/894.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.95

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