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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.83, 1,337.59 and 547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.83, 1,337.59 and 547.06 is: 818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.83 : 1,337.59 = 547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.83/1,337.59 = 547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.83x = 1,337.59 × 547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.83x = 731,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,741.99/893.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.66

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