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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.08, 1,230.53 and 542.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.08, 1,230.53 and 542.57 is: 748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.08 : 1,230.53 = 542.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.08/1,230.53 = 542.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.08x = 1,230.53 × 542.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.08x = 667,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,639.80/892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.41

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