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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,229.66 and 537.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,229.66 and 537.31 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,229.66 = 537.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,229.66 = 537.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,229.66 × 537.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 660,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,702.47/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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