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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,335.28 and 543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,335.28 and 543.45 is: 814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,335.28 = 543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,335.28 = 543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,335.28 × 543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 725,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,657.92/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.28

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