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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.86, 1,235.04 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.86, 1,235.04 and 540.81 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.86 : 1,235.04 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.86/1,235.04 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.86x = 1,235.04 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.86x = 667,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,919.95/894.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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