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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892, 1,230.96 and 542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892, 1,230.96 and 542.62 is: 748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892 : 1,230.96 = 542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892/1,230.96 = 542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892x = 1,230.96 × 542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892x = 667,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,943.52/892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.82

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