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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.63, 1,234.06 and 562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.63, 1,234.06 and 562.48 is: 775.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.63 : 1,234.06 = 562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.63/1,234.06 = 562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.63x = 1,234.06 × 562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.63x = 694,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,134.07/894.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.89

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