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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.99, 1,234.66 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.99, 1,234.66 and 580.36 is: 800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.99 : 1,234.66 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.99/1,234.66 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.99x = 1,234.66 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.99x = 716,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,541.10/894.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.62

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