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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.21, 1,230.36 and 654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.21, 1,230.36 and 654.96 is: 904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.21 : 1,230.36 = 654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.21/1,230.36 = 654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.21x = 1,230.36 × 654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.21x = 805,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,836.59/891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.21

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