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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.18, 1,233.78 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.18, 1,233.78 and 562.68 is: 776.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.18 : 1,233.78 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.18/1,233.78 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.18x = 1,233.78 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.18x = 694,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,223.33/894.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.38

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