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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,230.66 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,230.66 and 542.28 is: 748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,230.66 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,230.66 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,230.66 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 667,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,362.30/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.45

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