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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.24, 1,230.50 and 542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.24, 1,230.50 and 542.13 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.24 : 1,230.50 = 542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.24/1,230.50 = 542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.24x = 1,230.50 × 542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.24x = 667,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,090.97/891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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