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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,229.48 and 541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,229.48 and 541.64 is: 747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,229.48 = 541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,229.48 = 541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,229.48 × 541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 665,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,935.55/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.54

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