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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.46, 1,237.07 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.46, 1,237.07 and 542.46 is: 748.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.46 : 1,237.07 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.46/1,237.07 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.46x = 1,237.07 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.46x = 671,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,060.99/896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.57

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