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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.27, 1,236.67 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.27, 1,236.67 and 542.09 is: 747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.27 : 1,236.67 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.27/1,236.67 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.27x = 1,236.67 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.27x = 670,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,388.18/896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.98

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