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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.87, 1,230.58 and 537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.87, 1,230.58 and 537.70 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.87 : 1,230.58 = 537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.87/1,230.58 = 537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.87x = 1,230.58 × 537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.87x = 661,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,680.18/891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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