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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.90, 1,341.95 and 582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.90, 1,341.95 and 582.24 is: 873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.90 : 1,341.95 = 582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.90/1,341.95 = 582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.90x = 1,341.95 × 582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.90x = 781,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,338.87/894.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.10

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