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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.50, 1,229.86 and 576.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.50, 1,229.86 and 576.87 is: 795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.50 : 1,229.86 = 576.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.50/1,229.86 = 576.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.50x = 1,229.86 × 576.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.50x = 709,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,464.71/891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.81

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