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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.60, 1,233.90 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.60, 1,233.90 and 545.40 is: 752.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.60 : 1,233.90 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.60/1,233.90 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.60x = 1,233.90 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.60x = 672,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,969.06/894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.26

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