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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.11, 1,233.32 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.11, 1,233.32 and 558.20 is: 769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.11 : 1,233.32 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.11/1,233.32 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.11x = 1,233.32 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.11x = 688,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,436.19/894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.97

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