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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.21, 1,233.62 and 540.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.21, 1,233.62 and 540.03 is: 745.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.21 : 1,233.62 = 540.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.21/1,233.62 = 540.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.21x = 1,233.62 × 540.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.21x = 666,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,189.11/894.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.00

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