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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.33, 1,231.52 and 850.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.33, 1,231.52 and 850.59 is: 1,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.33 : 1,231.52 = 850.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.33/1,231.52 = 850.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.33x = 1,231.52 × 850.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.33x = 1,047,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,514.34/894.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.28

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