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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.40, 1,235.67 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.40, 1,235.67 and 541.32 is: 747.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.40 : 1,235.67 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.40/1,235.67 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.40x = 1,235.67 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.40x = 668,899.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,899.69/895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.04

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