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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.34, 1,234.31 and 501.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.34, 1,234.31 and 501.38 is: 691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.34 : 1,234.31 = 501.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.34/1,234.31 = 501.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.34x = 1,234.31 × 501.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.34x = 618,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,858.35/894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.97

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