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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.02, 1,234.89 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.02, 1,234.89 and 545.70 is: 752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.02 : 1,234.89 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.02/1,234.89 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.02x = 1,234.89 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.02x = 673,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,879.47/895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.92

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