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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,235.14 and 540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,235.14 and 540.92 is: 746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,235.14 = 540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,235.14 = 540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,235.14 × 540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 668,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,111.93/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.36

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