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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.15, 1,233.95 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.15, 1,233.95 and 501.21 is: 691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.15 : 1,233.95 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.15/1,233.95 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.15x = 1,233.95 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.15x = 618,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,465.57/894.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.68

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