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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,232.79 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,232.79 and 544.46 is: 750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,232.79 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,232.79 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,232.79 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 671,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,204.84/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.77

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