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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.27, 1,332.32 and 542.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.27, 1,332.32 and 542.43 is: 812.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.27 : 1,332.32 = 542.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.27/1,332.32 = 542.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.27x = 1,332.32 × 542.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.27x = 722,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,690.34/889.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.68

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