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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.85, 1,339.54 and 528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.85, 1,339.54 and 528.53 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.85 : 1,339.54 = 528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.85/1,339.54 = 528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.85x = 1,339.54 × 528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.85x = 707,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,979.06/894.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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