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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,335.78 and 543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,335.78 and 543.66 is: 816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,335.78 = 543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,335.78 = 543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,335.78 × 543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 726,210.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,210.15/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.04

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