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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.19, 1,234.52 and 584.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.19, 1,234.52 and 584.23 is: 806.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.19 : 1,234.52 = 584.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.19/1,234.52 = 584.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.19x = 1,234.52 × 584.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.19x = 721,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,243.62/894.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.59

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