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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,229.84 and 559.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,229.84 and 559.73 is: 772.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,229.84 = 559.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,229.84 = 559.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,229.84 × 559.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 688,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,378.34/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.57

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