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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.45, 1,233.14 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.45, 1,233.14 and 544.20 is: 751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.45 : 1,233.14 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.45/1,233.14 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.45x = 1,233.14 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.45x = 671,072.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,072.07/893.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.11

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