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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.92, 1,234.97 and 545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.92, 1,234.97 and 545.60 is: 752.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.92 : 1,234.97 = 545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.92/1,234.97 = 545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.92x = 1,234.97 × 545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.92x = 673,804.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,804.08/894.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.93

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