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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.26, 1,230.07 and 541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.26, 1,230.07 and 541.88 is: 747.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.26 : 1,230.07 = 541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.26/1,230.07 = 541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.26x = 1,230.07 × 541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.26x = 666,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,550.33/891.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.87

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