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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.11, 1,341.23 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.11, 1,341.23 and 581.04 is: 871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.11 : 1,341.23 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.11/1,341.23 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.11x = 1,341.23 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.11x = 779,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,305.37/894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.60

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