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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,229.99 and 611.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,229.99 and 611.16 is: 843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,229.99 = 611.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,229.99 = 611.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,229.99 × 611.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 751,717.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,717.63/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.66

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