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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.14, 1,233.92 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.14, 1,233.92 and 495.81 is: 684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.14 : 1,233.92 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.14/1,233.92 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.14x = 1,233.92 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.14x = 611,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,787.40/894.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.22

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