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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.35, 1,228.44 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.35, 1,228.44 and 592.08 is: 815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.35 : 1,228.44 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.35/1,228.44 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.35x = 1,228.44 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.35x = 727,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,330.70/891.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.98

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