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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,234.18 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,234.18 and 599.24 is: 827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,234.18 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,234.18 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,234.18 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 739,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,570.02/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.19

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