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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.75, 1,236.27 and 546.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.75, 1,236.27 and 546.37 is: 754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.75 : 1,236.27 = 546.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.75/1,236.27 = 546.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.75x = 1,236.27 × 546.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.75x = 675,460.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,460.84/895.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.07

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