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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.53, 1,234.89 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.53, 1,234.89 and 600.09 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.53 : 1,234.89 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.53/1,234.89 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.53x = 1,234.89 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.53x = 741,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,045.14/894.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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