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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,228.94 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,228.94 and 541 is: 746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,228.94 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,228.94 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,228.94 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 664,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,856.54/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.59

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