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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,229.52 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,229.52 and 576.54 is: 795.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,229.52 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,229.52 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,229.52 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 708,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,867.46/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.05

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