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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.52, 1,228.82 and 596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.52, 1,228.82 and 596.68 is: 822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.52 : 1,228.82 = 596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.52/1,228.82 = 596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.52x = 1,228.82 × 596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.52x = 733,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,212.32/891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.43

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