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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,340.64 and 528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,340.64 and 528.75 is: 792.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,340.64 = 528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,340.64 = 528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,340.64 × 528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 708,863.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,863.40/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.86

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