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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.16, 1,234.06 and 501.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.16, 1,234.06 and 501.19 is: 691.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.16 : 1,234.06 = 501.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.16/1,234.06 = 501.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.16x = 1,234.06 × 501.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.16x = 618,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,495.60/894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.70

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