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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.11, 1,230.27 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.11, 1,230.27 and 576.52 is: 795.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.11 : 1,230.27 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.11/1,230.27 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.11x = 1,230.27 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.11x = 709,275.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,275.26/891.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.95

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