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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.48, 1,229.94 and 542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.48, 1,229.94 and 542.10 is: 747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.48 : 1,229.94 = 542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.48/1,229.94 = 542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.48x = 1,229.94 × 542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.48x = 666,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,750.47/891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.91

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