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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.67, 1,235.13 and 601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.67, 1,235.13 and 601.49 is: 830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.67 : 1,235.13 = 601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.67/1,235.13 = 601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.67x = 1,235.13 × 601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.67x = 742,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,918.34/894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.38

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