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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.38, 1,230.18 and 542.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.38, 1,230.18 and 542.27 is: 748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.38 : 1,230.18 = 542.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.38/1,230.18 = 542.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.38x = 1,230.18 × 542.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.38x = 667,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,089.71/891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.38

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