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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,230.40 and 542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,230.40 and 542.20 is: 748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,230.40 = 542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,230.40 = 542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,230.40 × 542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 667,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,122.88/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.30

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