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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.37, 1,230.24 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.37, 1,230.24 and 532.64 is: 735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.37 : 1,230.24 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.37/1,230.24 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.37x = 1,230.24 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.37x = 655,277.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,277.11/891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.13

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