Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,229.58 and 541.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 891, 1,229.58 and 541.76 is: 747.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891 : 1,229.58 = 541.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891/1,229.58 = 541.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891x = 1,229.58 × 541.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891x = 666,131.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 666,131.11/891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747.62
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