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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.66, 1,235.16 and 580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.66, 1,235.16 and 580.02 is: 800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.66 : 1,235.16 = 580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.66/1,235.16 = 580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.66x = 1,235.16 × 580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.66x = 716,417.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,417.50/894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.77

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