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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,233.78 and 501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,233.78 and 501.10 is: 691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,233.78 = 501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,233.78 = 501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,233.78 × 501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 618,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,247.16/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.49

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