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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.22, 1,230.14 and 559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.22, 1,230.14 and 559.76 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.22 : 1,230.14 = 559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.22/1,230.14 = 559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.22x = 1,230.14 × 559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.22x = 688,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,583.17/891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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