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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.64, 1,236.14 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.64, 1,236.14 and 546.52 is: 754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.64 : 1,236.14 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.64/1,236.14 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.64x = 1,236.14 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.64x = 675,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,575.23/895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.29

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