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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.12, 1,235.54 and 545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.12, 1,235.54 and 545.80 is: 753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.12 : 1,235.54 = 545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.12/1,235.54 = 545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.12x = 1,235.54 × 545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.12x = 674,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,357.73/895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.37

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