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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.54, 1,237.23 and 542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.54, 1,237.23 and 542.45 is: 748.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.54 : 1,237.23 = 542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.54/1,237.23 = 542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.54x = 1,237.23 × 542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.54x = 671,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,138.51/896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.59

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