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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.11, 1,339.50 and 527.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.11, 1,339.50 and 527.81 is: 790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.11 : 1,339.50 = 527.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.11/1,339.50 = 527.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.11x = 1,339.50 × 527.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.11x = 707,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,001.50/894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.73

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