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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.41, 1,234.26 and 501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.41, 1,234.26 and 501.42 is: 691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.41 : 1,234.26 = 501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.41/1,234.26 = 501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.41x = 1,234.26 × 501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.41x = 618,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,882.65/894.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.95

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