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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.94, 1,228.92 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.94, 1,228.92 and 541.80 is: 747.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.94 : 1,228.92 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.94/1,228.92 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.94x = 1,228.92 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.94x = 665,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,828.86/890.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.33

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