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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.41, 1,230.17 and 537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.41, 1,230.17 and 537.53 is: 741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.41 : 1,230.17 = 537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.41/1,230.17 = 537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.41x = 1,230.17 × 537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.41x = 661,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,244.44/891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.80

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