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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.77, 1,337.58 and 546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.77, 1,337.58 and 546.89 is: 818.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.77 : 1,337.58 = 546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.77/1,337.58 = 546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.77x = 1,337.58 × 546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.77x = 731,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,502.44/893.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.45

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