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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.88, 1,235.01 and 545.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.88, 1,235.01 and 545.77 is: 753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.88 : 1,235.01 = 545.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.88/1,235.01 = 545.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.88x = 1,235.01 × 545.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.88x = 674,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,031.41/894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.21

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