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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,235.93 and 546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,235.93 and 546.39 is: 754.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,235.93 = 546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,235.93 = 546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,235.93 × 546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 675,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,297.06/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.10

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