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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,229.96 and 541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,229.96 and 541.96 is: 747.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,229.96 = 541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,229.96 = 541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,229.96 × 541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 666,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,589.12/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.90

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