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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.65, 1,340.94 and 529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.65, 1,340.94 and 529.75 is: 794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.65 : 1,340.94 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.65/1,340.94 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.65x = 1,340.94 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.65x = 710,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,362.97/894.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.01

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