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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,236.87 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,236.87 and 546.75 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,236.87 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,236.87 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,236.87 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 676,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,258.67/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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