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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,342.77 and 586.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,342.77 and 586.49 is: 880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,342.77 = 586.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,342.77 = 586.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,342.77 × 586.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 787,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,514.46/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.18

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