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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.25, 1,230.06 and 541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.25, 1,230.06 and 541.87 is: 747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.25 : 1,230.06 = 541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.25/1,230.06 = 541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.25x = 1,230.06 × 541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.25x = 666,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,532.61/891.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.86

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