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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.55, 1,230.78 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.55, 1,230.78 and 593.20 is: 818.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.55 : 1,230.78 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.55/1,230.78 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.55x = 1,230.78 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.55x = 730,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,098.70/891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.91

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