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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.90, 1,234.90 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.90, 1,234.90 and 600.12 is: 828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.90 : 1,234.90 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.90/1,234.90 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.90x = 1,234.90 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.90x = 741,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,088.19/894.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.12

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