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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.40, 1,234.27 and 545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.40, 1,234.27 and 545.09 is: 752.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.40 : 1,234.27 = 545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.40/1,234.27 = 545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.40x = 1,234.27 × 545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.40x = 672,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,788.23/894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.22

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