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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.50, 1,230.27 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.50, 1,230.27 and 581 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.50 : 1,230.27 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.50/1,230.27 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.50x = 1,230.27 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.50x = 714,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,786.87/891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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