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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.61, 1,230.39 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.61, 1,230.39 and 542.30 is: 748.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.61 : 1,230.39 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.61/1,230.39 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.61x = 1,230.39 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.61x = 667,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,234.35/891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.35

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