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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,229.90 and 537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,229.90 and 537.48 is: 741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,229.90 = 537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,229.90 = 537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,229.90 × 537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 661,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,046.65/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.55

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