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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,234.95 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,234.95 and 545.24 is: 752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,234.95 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,234.95 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,234.95 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 673,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,337.96/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.20

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