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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.76, 1,234.48 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.76, 1,234.48 and 563.52 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.76 : 1,234.48 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.76/1,234.48 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.76x = 1,234.48 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.76x = 695,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,654.17/894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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