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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.23, 1,234.05 and 501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.23, 1,234.05 and 501.25 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.23 : 1,234.05 = 501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.23/1,234.05 = 501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.23x = 1,234.05 × 501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.23x = 618,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,567.56/894.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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