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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,233.74 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,233.74 and 521.02 is: 718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,233.74 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,233.74 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,233.74 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 642,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,803.21/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.97

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