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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.58, 1,236.12 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.58, 1,236.12 and 546.56 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.58 : 1,236.12 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.58/1,236.12 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.58x = 1,236.12 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.58x = 675,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,613.75/895.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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