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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,339.89 and 547.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,339.89 and 547.01 is: 820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,339.89 = 547.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,339.89 = 547.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,339.89 × 547.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 732,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,926.53/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.09

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