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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.37, 1,229.88 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.37, 1,229.88 and 537.20 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.37 : 1,229.88 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.37/1,229.88 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.37x = 1,229.88 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.37x = 660,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,692.01/891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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