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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,334.31 and 582.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,334.31 and 582.23 is: 871.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,334.31 = 582.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,334.31 = 582.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,334.31 × 582.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 776,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,868.64/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.77

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