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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,341.36 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,341.36 and 503.64 is: 755.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,341.36 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,341.36 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,341.36 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 675,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,562.55/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.61

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