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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.83, 1,230.81 and 537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.83, 1,230.81 and 537.80 is: 742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.83 : 1,230.81 = 537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.83/1,230.81 = 537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.83x = 1,230.81 × 537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.83x = 661,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,923.46/891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.21

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