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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,229.85 and 591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,229.85 and 591.88 is: 816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,229.85 = 591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,229.85 = 591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,229.85 × 591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 727,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,923.62/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.83

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