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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.88, 1,234.44 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.88, 1,234.44 and 563.18 is: 776.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.88 : 1,234.44 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.88/1,234.44 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.88x = 1,234.44 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.88x = 695,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,211.92/894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.88

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