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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.12, 1,230.03 and 542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.12, 1,230.03 and 542.10 is: 748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.12 : 1,230.03 = 542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.12/1,230.03 = 542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.12x = 1,230.03 × 542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.12x = 666,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,799.26/891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.27

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