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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.96, 1,235.58 and 545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.96, 1,235.58 and 545.88 is: 752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.96 : 1,235.58 = 545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.96/1,235.58 = 545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.96x = 1,235.58 × 545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.96x = 674,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,478.41/895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.80

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