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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.51, 1,233.50 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.51, 1,233.50 and 579.42 is: 799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.51 : 1,233.50 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.51/1,233.50 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.51x = 1,233.50 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.51x = 714,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,711.67/894.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.00

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