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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.24, 1,231.44 and 543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.24, 1,231.44 and 543.16 is: 749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.24 : 1,231.44 = 543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.24/1,231.44 = 543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.24x = 1,231.44 × 543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.24x = 668,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,868.95/892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.65

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