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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.58, 1,231.75 and 543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.58, 1,231.75 and 543.02 is: 749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.58 : 1,231.75 = 543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.58/1,231.75 = 543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.58x = 1,231.75 × 543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.58x = 668,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,864.89/892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.36

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