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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,234.94 and 501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,234.94 and 501.90 is: 692.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,234.94 = 501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,234.94 = 501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,234.94 × 501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 619,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,813.88/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.62

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