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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,338.60 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,338.60 and 547.96 is: 819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,338.60 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,338.60 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,338.60 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 733,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,499.26/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.83

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