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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,229.88 and 588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,229.88 and 588.18 is: 811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,229.88 = 588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,229.88 = 588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,229.88 × 588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 723,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,390.82/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.89

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