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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,234.63 and 496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,234.63 and 496.40 is: 684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,234.63 = 496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,234.63 = 496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,234.63 × 496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 612,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,871.25/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.97

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