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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.94, 1,230.77 and 537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.94, 1,230.77 and 537.88 is: 742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.94 : 1,230.77 = 537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.94/1,230.77 = 537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.94x = 1,230.77 × 537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.94x = 662,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,003.88/891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.21

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