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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.88, 1,341.04 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.88, 1,341.04 and 510.24 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.88 : 1,341.04 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.88/1,341.04 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.88x = 1,341.04 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.88x = 684,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,252.25/894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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