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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.88, 1,235.49 and 615.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.88, 1,235.49 and 615.01 is: 849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.88 : 1,235.49 = 615.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.88/1,235.49 = 615.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.88x = 1,235.49 × 615.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.88x = 759,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,838.70/894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.10

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