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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.43, 1,339.84 and 568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.43, 1,339.84 and 568.63 is: 851.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.43 : 1,339.84 = 568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.43/1,339.84 = 568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.43x = 1,339.84 × 568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.43x = 761,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,863.68/894.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.79

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