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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.18, 1,233.93 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.18, 1,233.93 and 501.21 is: 691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.18 : 1,233.93 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.18/1,233.93 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.18x = 1,233.93 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.18x = 618,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,458.06/894.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.65

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