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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,230.02 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,230.02 and 542.44 is: 748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,230.02 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,230.02 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,230.02 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 667,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,212.05/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.23

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