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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.46, 1,232.98 and 544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.46, 1,232.98 and 544.15 is: 750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.46 : 1,232.98 = 544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.46/1,232.98 = 544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.46x = 1,232.98 × 544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.46x = 670,926.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,926.25/893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.93

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