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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,338.89 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,338.89 and 570.02 is: 853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,338.89 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,338.89 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,338.89 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 763,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,184.53/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.27

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