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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.26, 1,339.67 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.26, 1,339.67 and 503.08 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.26 : 1,339.67 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.26/1,339.67 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.26x = 1,339.67 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.26x = 673,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,952.81/894.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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