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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.76, 1,234.88 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.76, 1,234.88 and 545.36 is: 752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.76 : 1,234.88 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.76/1,234.88 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.76x = 1,234.88 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.76x = 673,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,454.16/894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.66

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