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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,229.60 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,229.60 and 541.76 is: 747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,229.60 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,229.60 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,229.60 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 666,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,148.10/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.61

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