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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.96, 1,234.63 and 563.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.96, 1,234.63 and 563.15 is: 776.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.96 : 1,234.63 = 563.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.96/1,234.63 = 563.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.96x = 1,234.63 × 563.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.96x = 695,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,284.88/894.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.89

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