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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.03, 1,229.54 and 541.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.03, 1,229.54 and 541.11 is: 746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.03 : 1,229.54 = 541.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.03/1,229.54 = 541.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.03x = 1,229.54 × 541.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.03x = 665,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,313.68/891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.68

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