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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.62, 1,341.41 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.62, 1,341.41 and 504.45 is: 756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.62 : 1,341.41 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.62/1,341.41 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.62x = 1,341.41 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.62x = 676,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,671.75/894.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.38

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