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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,233.96 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,233.96 and 501.28 is: 691.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,233.96 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,233.96 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,233.96 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 618,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,559.47/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.72

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