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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.33, 1,234.40 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.33, 1,234.40 and 545.31 is: 752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.33 : 1,234.40 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.33/1,234.40 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.33x = 1,234.40 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.33x = 673,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,127.94/894.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.66

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