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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,236.65 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,236.65 and 546.75 is: 754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,236.65 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,236.65 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,236.65 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 676,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,135.65/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.56

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