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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,234.93 and 595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,234.93 and 595.57 is: 821.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,234.93 = 595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,234.93 = 595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,234.93 × 595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 735,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,486.12/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.92

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