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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.98, 1,339.75 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.98, 1,339.75 and 547.44 is: 820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.98 : 1,339.75 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.98/1,339.75 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.98x = 1,339.75 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.98x = 733,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,432.74/893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.41

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