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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,230.12 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,230.12 and 581.04 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,230.12 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,230.12 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,230.12 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 714,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,748.92/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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