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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.62, 1,229.92 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.62, 1,229.92 and 537.30 is: 741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.62 : 1,229.92 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.62/1,229.92 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.62x = 1,229.92 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.62x = 660,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,836.02/891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.16

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