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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,229.63 and 541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,229.63 and 541.50 is: 747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,229.63 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,229.63 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,229.63 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 665,841.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,841.94/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.28

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