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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,233.64 and 610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,233.64 and 610.60 is: 842.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,233.64 = 610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,233.64 = 610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,233.64 × 610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 753,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,260.58/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.50

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