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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,234.58 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,234.58 and 501.68 is: 692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,234.58 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,234.58 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,234.58 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 619,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,364.67/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.23

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