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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.28, 1,340.70 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.28, 1,340.70 and 529 is: 793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.28 : 1,340.70 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.28/1,340.70 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.28x = 1,340.70 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.28x = 709,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,230.30/894.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.07

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