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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.50, 1,237.44 and 547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.50, 1,237.44 and 547.12 is: 755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.50 : 1,237.44 = 547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.50/1,237.44 = 547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.50x = 1,237.44 × 547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.50x = 677,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,028.17/896.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.19

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