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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.52, 1,231.26 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.52, 1,231.26 and 542.96 is: 749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.52 : 1,231.26 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.52/1,231.26 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.52x = 1,231.26 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.52x = 668,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,524.93/892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.03

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