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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.43, 1,235.69 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.43, 1,235.69 and 546.12 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.43 : 1,235.69 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.43/1,235.69 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.43x = 1,235.69 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.43x = 674,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,833.17/895.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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