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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.30, 1,336.50 and 540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.30, 1,336.50 and 540.30 is: 810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.30 : 1,336.50 = 540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.30/1,336.50 = 540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.30x = 1,336.50 × 540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.30x = 722,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,110.95/891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.18

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