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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.33, 1,233.63 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.33, 1,233.63 and 545.22 is: 752.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.33 : 1,233.63 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.33/1,233.63 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.33x = 1,233.63 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.33x = 672,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,599.75/894.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.07

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