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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,233.99 and 501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,233.99 and 501.20 is: 691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,233.99 = 501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,233.99 = 501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,233.99 × 501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 618,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,475.79/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.65

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