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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,234.14 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,234.14 and 600.12 is: 828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,234.14 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,234.14 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,234.14 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 740,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,632.10/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.23

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