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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,339.28 and 527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,339.28 and 527.74 is: 790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,339.28 = 527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,339.28 = 527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,339.28 × 527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 706,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,791.63/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.52

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