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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,234.07 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,234.07 and 563.16 is: 776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.56 : 1,234.07 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.56/1,234.07 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.56x = 1,234.07 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.56x = 694,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,982.79/894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.90

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