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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.46, 1,233.20 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.46, 1,233.20 and 544.44 is: 751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.46 : 1,233.20 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.46/1,233.20 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.46x = 1,233.20 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.46x = 671,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,403.41/893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.46

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