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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.63, 1,231.02 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.63, 1,231.02 and 577.04 is: 796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.63 : 1,231.02 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.63/1,231.02 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.63x = 1,231.02 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.63x = 710,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,341.63/891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.68

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