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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.41, 1,229.85 and 559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.41, 1,229.85 and 559.82 is: 772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.41 : 1,229.85 = 559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.41/1,229.85 = 559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.41x = 1,229.85 × 559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.41x = 688,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,488.48/891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.36

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