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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,229.58 and 541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,229.58 and 541.62 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,229.58 = 541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,229.58 = 541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,229.58 × 541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 665,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,965.12/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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