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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.70, 1,233.36 and 544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.70, 1,233.36 and 544.39 is: 751.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.70 : 1,233.36 = 544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.70/1,233.36 = 544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.70x = 1,233.36 × 544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.70x = 671,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,425.77/893.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.29

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