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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.34, 1,341.78 and 529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.34, 1,341.78 and 529.30 is: 794.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.34 : 1,341.78 = 529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.34/1,341.78 = 529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.34x = 1,341.78 × 529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.34x = 710,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,204.15/894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.11

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