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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.24, 1,233.83 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.24, 1,233.83 and 544.93 is: 751.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.24 : 1,233.83 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.24/1,233.83 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.24x = 1,233.83 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.24x = 672,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,349.26/894.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.87

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