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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.65, 1,237.47 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.65, 1,237.47 and 542.68 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.65 : 1,237.47 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.65/1,237.47 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.65x = 1,237.47 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.65x = 671,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,550.22/896.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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