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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.26, 1,234.14 and 501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.26, 1,234.14 and 501.35 is: 691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.26 : 1,234.14 = 501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.26/1,234.14 = 501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.26x = 1,234.14 × 501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.26x = 618,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,728.04/894.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.89

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