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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.44, 1,230.73 and 581.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.44, 1,230.73 and 581.48 is: 802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.44 : 1,230.73 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.44/1,230.73 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.44x = 1,230.73 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.44x = 715,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,638.90/891.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.79

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