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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.28, 1,233.78 and 544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.28, 1,233.78 and 544.84 is: 751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.28 : 1,233.78 = 544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.28/1,233.78 = 544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.28x = 1,233.78 × 544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.28x = 672,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,212.70/894.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.68

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