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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.84, 1,230.60 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.84, 1,230.60 and 542.64 is: 748.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.84 : 1,230.60 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.84/1,230.60 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.84x = 1,230.60 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.84x = 667,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,772.78/891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.76

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