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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.44, 1,234.87 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.44, 1,234.87 and 584.48 is: 806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.44 : 1,234.87 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.44/1,234.87 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.44x = 1,234.87 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.44x = 721,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,756.82/894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.94

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