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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,233.60 and 539.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,233.60 and 539.86 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,233.60 = 539.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,233.60 = 539.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,233.60 × 539.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 665,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,971.30/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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