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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.73, 1,342.49 and 548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.73, 1,342.49 and 548.35 is: 822.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.73 : 1,342.49 = 548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.73/1,342.49 = 548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.73x = 1,342.49 × 548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.73x = 736,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,154.39/894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.77

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