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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.45, 1,338.23 and 547.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.45, 1,338.23 and 547.71 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.45 : 1,338.23 = 547.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.45/1,338.23 = 547.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.45x = 1,338.23 × 547.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.45x = 732,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,959.21/894.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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