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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,340.19 and 523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,340.19 and 523.50 is: 784.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,340.19 = 523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,340.19 = 523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,340.19 × 523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 701,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,589.47/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.72

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