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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,339.56 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,339.56 and 503.82 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,339.56 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,339.56 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,339.56 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 674,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,897.12/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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