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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.74, 1,235.40 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.74, 1,235.40 and 545.90 is: 753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.74 : 1,235.40 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.74/1,235.40 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.74x = 1,235.40 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.74x = 674,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,404.86/894.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.74

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