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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,339.95 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,339.95 and 508.82 is: 762.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,339.95 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,339.95 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,339.95 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 681,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,793.36/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.00

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