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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,234.30 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,234.30 and 562.60 is: 776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,234.30 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,234.30 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,234.30 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 694,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,417.18/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.15

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