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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.97, 1,235.06 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.97, 1,235.06 and 545.86 is: 753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.97 : 1,235.06 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.97/1,235.06 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.97x = 1,235.06 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.97x = 674,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,167.12/894.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.28

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