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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.20, 1,337.84 and 547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.20, 1,337.84 and 547.48 is: 819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.20 : 1,337.84 = 547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.20/1,337.84 = 547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.20x = 1,337.84 × 547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.20x = 732,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,440.64/894.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.10

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