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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.77, 1,233.40 and 595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.77, 1,233.40 and 595.53 is: 820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.77 : 1,233.40 = 595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.77/1,233.40 = 595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.77x = 1,233.40 × 595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.77x = 734,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,524.54/894.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.91

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