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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.90, 1,235.49 and 611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.90, 1,235.49 and 611.82 is: 844.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.90 : 1,235.49 = 611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.90/1,235.49 = 611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.90x = 1,235.49 × 611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.90x = 755,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,897.49/894.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.67

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