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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.65, 1,341 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.65, 1,341 and 547.02 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.65 : 1,341 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.65/1,341 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.65x = 1,341 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.65x = 733,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,553.82/894.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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