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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.85, 1,339.17 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.85, 1,339.17 and 547.02 is: 819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.85 : 1,339.17 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.85/1,339.17 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.85x = 1,339.17 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.85x = 732,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,552.77/893.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.55

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