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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.23, 1,234.13 and 501.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.23, 1,234.13 and 501.17 is: 691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.23 : 1,234.13 = 501.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.23/1,234.13 = 501.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.23x = 1,234.13 × 501.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.23x = 618,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,500.26/894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.66

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