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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.54, 1,342.47 and 586.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.54, 1,342.47 and 586.29 is: 879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.54 : 1,342.47 = 586.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.54/1,342.47 = 586.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.54x = 1,342.47 × 586.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.54x = 787,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,076.74/894.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.87

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