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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.06, 1,230.21 and 705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.06, 1,230.21 and 705.30 is: 973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.06 : 1,230.21 = 705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.06/1,230.21 = 705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.06x = 1,230.21 × 705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.06x = 867,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,667.11/891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.75

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