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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,234.98 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,234.98 and 600.36 is: 828.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,234.98 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,234.98 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,234.98 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 741,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,432.59/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.90

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