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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.67, 1,234.51 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.67, 1,234.51 and 600.03 is: 827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.67 : 1,234.51 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.67/1,234.51 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.67x = 1,234.51 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.67x = 740,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,741.54/894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.95

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