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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.84, 1,340.64 and 587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.84, 1,340.64 and 587.32 is: 879.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.84 : 1,340.64 = 587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.84/1,340.64 = 587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.84x = 1,340.64 × 587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.84x = 787,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,384.68/894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.92

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