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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.39, 1,340.66 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.39, 1,340.66 and 547.50 is: 820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.39 : 1,340.66 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.39/1,340.66 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.39x = 1,340.66 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.39x = 734,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,011.35/894.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.69

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