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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.99, 1,232.08 and 543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.99, 1,232.08 and 543.43 is: 749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.99 : 1,232.08 = 543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.99/1,232.08 = 543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.99x = 1,232.08 × 543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.99x = 669,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,549.23/892.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.78

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