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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.06, 1,231.08 and 542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.06, 1,231.08 and 542.50 is: 748.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.06 : 1,231.08 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.06/1,231.08 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.06x = 1,231.08 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.06x = 667,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,860.90/892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.67

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