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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.17, 1,340.01 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.17, 1,340.01 and 504.16 is: 755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.17 : 1,340.01 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.17/1,340.01 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.17x = 1,340.01 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.17x = 675,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,576.09/894.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.53

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