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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,233.68 and 501.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,233.68 and 501.02 is: 691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,233.68 = 501.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,233.68 = 501.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,233.68 × 501.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 618,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,098.35/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.32

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