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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,235.90 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,235.90 and 546.44 is: 753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,235.90 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,235.90 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,235.90 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 675,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,336.28/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.94

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