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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,235.82 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,235.82 and 545.92 is: 753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,235.82 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,235.82 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,235.82 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 674,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,658.85/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.10

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