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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.95, 1,237.26 and 542.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.95, 1,237.26 and 542.62 is: 748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.95 : 1,237.26 = 542.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.95/1,237.26 = 542.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.95x = 1,237.26 × 542.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.95x = 671,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,362.02/896.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.49

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