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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,234.29 and 596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,234.29 and 596.11 is: 822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,234.29 = 596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,234.29 = 596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,234.29 × 596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 735,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,772.61/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.35

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