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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.11, 1,233.33 and 562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.11, 1,233.33 and 562.27 is: 775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.11 : 1,233.33 = 562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.11/1,233.33 = 562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.11x = 1,233.33 × 562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.11x = 693,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,458.11/894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.58

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