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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.72, 1,341.39 and 548.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.72, 1,341.39 and 548.01 is: 821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.72 : 1,341.39 = 548.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.72/1,341.39 = 548.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.72x = 1,341.39 × 548.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.72x = 735,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,095.13/894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.59

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