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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.89, 1,235.54 and 546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.89, 1,235.54 and 546.17 is: 754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.89 : 1,235.54 = 546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.89/1,235.54 = 546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.89x = 1,235.54 × 546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.89x = 674,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,814.88/894.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.08

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