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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.38, 1,339.97 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.38, 1,339.97 and 551.66 is: 826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.38 : 1,339.97 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.38/1,339.97 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.38x = 1,339.97 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.38x = 739,207.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,207.85/894.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.50

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