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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,342.11 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,342.11 and 529.62 is: 794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,342.11 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,342.11 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,342.11 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 710,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,808.30/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.71

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