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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,235.56 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,235.56 and 541.28 is: 746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,235.56 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,235.56 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,235.56 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 668,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,783.92/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.96

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