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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.12, 1,233.80 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.12, 1,233.80 and 501.12 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.12 : 1,233.80 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.12/1,233.80 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.12x = 1,233.80 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.12x = 618,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,281.86/894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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