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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.54, 1,230.34 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.54, 1,230.34 and 537.46 is: 741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.54 : 1,230.34 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.54/1,230.34 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.54x = 1,230.34 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.54x = 661,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,255.12/891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.70

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