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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,229.08 and 576.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,229.08 and 576.18 is: 794.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,229.08 = 576.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,229.08 = 576.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,229.08 × 576.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 708,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,171.31/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.77

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