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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.15, 1,235.31 and 545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.15, 1,235.31 and 545.84 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.15 : 1,235.31 = 545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.15/1,235.31 = 545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.15x = 1,235.31 × 545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.15x = 674,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,278.02/895.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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