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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.06, 1,235.22 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.06, 1,235.22 and 545.50 is: 752.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.06 : 1,235.22 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.06/1,235.22 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.06x = 1,235.22 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.06x = 673,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,812.51/895.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.81

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