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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,231.12 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,231.12 and 577.36 is: 797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,231.12 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,231.12 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,231.12 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 710,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,799.44/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.15

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