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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.28, 1,236.54 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.28, 1,236.54 and 542.28 is: 748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.28 : 1,236.54 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.28/1,236.54 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.28x = 1,236.54 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.28x = 670,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,550.91/896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.15

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