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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,230.46 and 576.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,230.46 and 576.62 is: 796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,230.46 = 576.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,230.46 = 576.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,230.46 × 576.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 709,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,504.87/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.18

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