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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.68, 1,234.48 and 584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.68, 1,234.48 and 584 is: 805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.68 : 1,234.48 = 584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.68/1,234.48 = 584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.68x = 1,234.48 × 584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.68x = 720,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,936.32/894.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.80

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