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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.56, 1,341.57 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.56, 1,341.57 and 529.25 is: 793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.56 : 1,341.57 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.56/1,341.57 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.56x = 1,341.57 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.56x = 710,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,025.92/894.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.72

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