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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.66, 1,233.99 and 599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.66, 1,233.99 and 599.46 is: 826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.66 : 1,233.99 = 599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.66/1,233.99 = 599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.66x = 1,233.99 × 599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.66x = 739,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,727.65/894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.83

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