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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.30, 1,335.12 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.30, 1,335.12 and 597.90 is: 895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.30 : 1,335.12 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.30/1,335.12 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.30x = 1,335.12 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.30x = 798,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,268.25/891.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.62

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