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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.19, 1,341.30 and 511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.19, 1,341.30 and 511.87 is: 767.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.19 : 1,341.30 = 511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.19/1,341.30 = 511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.19x = 1,341.30 × 511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.19x = 686,571.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,571.23/894.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.81

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