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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.15, 1,338.65 and 522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.15, 1,338.65 and 522.84 is: 782.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.15 : 1,338.65 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.15/1,338.65 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.15x = 1,338.65 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.15x = 699,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,899.77/894.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.75

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