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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.48, 1,340.68 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.48, 1,340.68 and 529.20 is: 793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.48 : 1,340.68 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.48/1,340.68 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.48x = 1,340.68 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.48x = 709,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,487.86/894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.18

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