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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.57, 1,331.16 and 542.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.57, 1,331.16 and 542.99 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.57 : 1,331.16 = 542.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.57/1,331.16 = 542.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.57x = 1,331.16 × 542.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.57x = 722,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,806.57/889.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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