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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,229.96 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,229.96 and 542.16 is: 748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,229.96 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,229.96 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,229.96 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 666,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,835.11/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.18

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