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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.29, 1,234.55 and 596.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.29, 1,234.55 and 596.03 is: 822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.29 : 1,234.55 = 596.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.29/1,234.55 = 596.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.29x = 1,234.55 × 596.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.29x = 735,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,819.68/894.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.80

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