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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.32, 1,332.96 and 542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.32, 1,332.96 and 542.56 is: 812.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.32 : 1,332.96 = 542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.32/1,332.96 = 542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.32x = 1,332.96 × 542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.32x = 723,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,210.78/890.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.30

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