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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,342.53 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,342.53 and 548.46 is: 822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,342.53 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,342.53 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,342.53 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 736,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,324.00/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.47

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