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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.37, 1,341.56 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.37, 1,341.56 and 588.16 is: 882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.37 : 1,341.56 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.37/1,341.56 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.37x = 1,341.56 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.37x = 789,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,051.93/894.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.24

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