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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,230 and 655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,230 and 655.44 is: 904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,230 = 655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,230 = 655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,230 × 655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 806,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,191.20/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.65

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