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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.21, 1,233.91 and 501.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.21, 1,233.91 and 501.23 is: 691.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.21 : 1,233.91 = 501.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.21/1,233.91 = 501.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.21x = 1,233.91 × 501.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.21x = 618,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,467.39/894.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.64

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