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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.76, 1,342.14 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.76, 1,342.14 and 569.80 is: 854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.76 : 1,342.14 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.76/1,342.14 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.76x = 1,342.14 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.76x = 764,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,751.37/894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.70

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