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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.14, 1,233.69 and 544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.14, 1,233.69 and 544.58 is: 751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.14 : 1,233.69 = 544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.14/1,233.69 = 544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.14x = 1,233.69 × 544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.14x = 671,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,842.90/894.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.38

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