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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.10, 1,230 and 611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.10, 1,230 and 611.22 is: 843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.10 : 1,230 = 611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.10/1,230 = 611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.10x = 1,230 × 611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.10x = 751,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,800.60/891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.68

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