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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.93, 1,343.91 and 550.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.93, 1,343.91 and 550.27 is: 826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.93 : 1,343.91 = 550.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.93/1,343.91 = 550.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.93x = 1,343.91 × 550.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.93x = 739,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,513.36/894.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.34

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