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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.59, 1,234.52 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.59, 1,234.52 and 545.28 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.59 : 1,234.52 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.59/1,234.52 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.59x = 1,234.52 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.59x = 673,163.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,163.77/894.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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