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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.83, 1,234.57 and 540.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.83, 1,234.57 and 540.86 is: 746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.83 : 1,234.57 = 540.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.83/1,234.57 = 540.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.83x = 1,234.57 × 540.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.83x = 667,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,733.29/894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.21

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