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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.17, 1,234.44 and 600.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.17, 1,234.44 and 600.99 is: 829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.17 : 1,234.44 = 600.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.17/1,234.44 = 600.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.17x = 1,234.44 × 600.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.17x = 741,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,886.10/894.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.70

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