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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.29, 1,233.96 and 501.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.29, 1,233.96 and 501.17 is: 691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.29 : 1,233.96 = 501.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.29/1,233.96 = 501.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.29x = 1,233.96 × 501.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.29x = 618,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,423.73/894.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.52

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