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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.01, 1,236.65 and 546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.01, 1,236.65 and 546.63 is: 754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.01 : 1,236.65 = 546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.01/1,236.65 = 546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.01x = 1,236.65 × 546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.01x = 675,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,987.26/896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.44

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