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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.52, 1,340.16 and 547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.52, 1,340.16 and 547.06 is: 819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.52 : 1,340.16 = 547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.52/1,340.16 = 547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.52x = 1,340.16 × 547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.52x = 733,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,147.93/894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.60

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