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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.50, 1,234.35 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.50, 1,234.35 and 496.12 is: 684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.50 : 1,234.35 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.50/1,234.35 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.50x = 1,234.35 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.50x = 612,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,385.72/894.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.61

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