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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,230.04 and 596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,230.04 and 596.24 is: 823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,230.04 = 596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,230.04 = 596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,230.04 × 596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 733,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,399.05/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.05

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