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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.64, 1,342.28 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.64, 1,342.28 and 543.96 is: 816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.64 : 1,342.28 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.64/1,342.28 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.64x = 1,342.28 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.64x = 730,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,144.45/894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.13

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