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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.47, 1,234.86 and 600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.47, 1,234.86 and 600.26 is: 828.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.47 : 1,234.86 = 600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.47/1,234.86 = 600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.47x = 1,234.86 × 600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.47x = 741,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,237.06/894.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.69

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