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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,346.22 and 804.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,346.22 and 804.94 is: 1,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,346.22 = 804.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,346.22 = 804.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,346.22 × 804.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 1,083,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,622.96/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.78

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