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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.83, 1,234.67 and 600.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.83, 1,234.67 and 600.95 is: 829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.83 : 1,234.67 = 600.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.83/1,234.67 = 600.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.83x = 1,234.67 × 600.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.83x = 741,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,975.02/894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.18

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