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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.38, 1,234.32 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.38, 1,234.32 and 545.28 is: 752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.38 : 1,234.32 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.38/1,234.32 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.38x = 1,234.32 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.38x = 673,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,050.01/894.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.53

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