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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,229.85 and 596.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,229.85 and 596.79 is: 823.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,229.85 = 596.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,229.85 = 596.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,229.85 × 596.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 733,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,962.18/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.42

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