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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.03, 1,228.61 and 571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.03, 1,228.61 and 571.58 is: 788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.03 : 1,228.61 = 571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.03/1,228.61 = 571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.03x = 1,228.61 × 571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.03x = 702,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,249.12/891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.13

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