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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.04, 1,233.78 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.04, 1,233.78 and 544.52 is: 751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.04 : 1,233.78 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.04/1,233.78 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.04x = 1,233.78 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.04x = 671,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,817.89/894.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.44

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