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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.58, 1,336.24 and 543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.58, 1,336.24 and 543.10 is: 815.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.58 : 1,336.24 = 543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.58/1,336.24 = 543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.58x = 1,336.24 × 543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.58x = 725,711.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,711.94/889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.80

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