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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.18, 1,234.07 and 595.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.18, 1,234.07 and 595.41 is: 821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.18 : 1,234.07 = 595.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.18/1,234.07 = 595.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.18x = 1,234.07 × 595.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.18x = 734,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,768.47/894.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.73

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