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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.76, 1,229.38 and 541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.76, 1,229.38 and 541.38 is: 747.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.76 : 1,229.38 = 541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.76/1,229.38 = 541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.76x = 1,229.38 × 541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.76x = 665,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,561.74/890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.18

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