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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.16, 1,233.98 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.16, 1,233.98 and 562.55 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.16 : 1,233.98 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.16/1,233.98 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.16x = 1,233.98 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.16x = 694,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,171.74/894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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