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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.22, 1,234.02 and 501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.22, 1,234.02 and 501.22 is: 691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.22 : 1,234.02 = 501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.22/1,234.02 = 501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.22x = 1,234.02 × 501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.22x = 618,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,515.50/894.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.68

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