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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,231.42 and 543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,231.42 and 543 is: 749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.32 : 1,231.42 = 543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.32/1,231.42 = 543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.32x = 1,231.42 × 543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.32x = 668,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,661.06/892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.35

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