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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.09, 1,230.23 and 576.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.09, 1,230.23 and 576.81 is: 796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.09 : 1,230.23 = 576.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.09/1,230.23 = 576.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.09x = 1,230.23 × 576.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.09x = 709,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,606.08/891.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.33

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