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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.33, 1,233.36 and 599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.33, 1,233.36 and 599.98 is: 827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.33 : 1,233.36 = 599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.33/1,233.36 = 599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.33x = 1,233.36 × 599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.33x = 739,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,991.33/894.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.43

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