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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.60, 1,236 and 546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.60, 1,236 and 546.04 is: 753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.60 : 1,236 = 546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.60/1,236 = 546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.60x = 1,236 × 546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.60x = 674,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,905.44/895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.58

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