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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.67, 1,230.09 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.67, 1,230.09 and 577.04 is: 796.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.67 : 1,230.09 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.67/1,230.09 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.67x = 1,230.09 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.67x = 709,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,808.73/891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.04

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