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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.12, 1,342.17 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.12, 1,342.17 and 529.62 is: 795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.12 : 1,342.17 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.12/1,342.17 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.12x = 1,342.17 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.12x = 710,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,840.08/894.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.02

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