Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,230 and 537.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 891, 1,230 and 537.12 is: 741.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891 : 1,230 = 537.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891/1,230 = 537.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891x = 1,230 × 537.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891x = 660,657.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 660,657.60/891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741.48
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