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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.51, 1,231.87 and 543.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.51, 1,231.87 and 543.13 is: 749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.51 : 1,231.87 = 543.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.51/1,231.87 = 543.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.51x = 1,231.87 × 543.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.51x = 669,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,065.55/892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.64

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