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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.34, 1,339.89 and 586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.34, 1,339.89 and 586.81 is: 879.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.34 : 1,339.89 = 586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.34/1,339.89 = 586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.34x = 1,339.89 × 586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.34x = 786,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,260.85/894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.15

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