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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,335.19 and 543.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,335.19 and 543.61 is: 814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,335.19 = 543.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,335.19 = 543.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,335.19 × 543.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 725,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,822.64/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.36

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