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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.26, 1,233.95 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.26, 1,233.95 and 544.88 is: 751.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.26 : 1,233.95 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.26/1,233.95 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.26x = 1,233.95 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.26x = 672,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,354.68/894.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.86

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