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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.13, 1,233.70 and 540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.13, 1,233.70 and 540.11 is: 745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.13 : 1,233.70 = 540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.13/1,233.70 = 540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.13x = 1,233.70 × 540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.13x = 666,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,327.92/894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.23

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