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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.39, 1,234.26 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.39, 1,234.26 and 545.08 is: 752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.39 : 1,234.26 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.39/1,234.26 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.39x = 1,234.26 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.39x = 672,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,770.44/894.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.21

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