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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.47, 1,235.37 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.47, 1,235.37 and 541.29 is: 746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.47 : 1,235.37 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.47/1,235.37 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.47x = 1,235.37 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.47x = 668,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,693.43/895.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.75

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