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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.81, 1,230.48 and 559.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.81, 1,230.48 and 559.89 is: 772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.81 : 1,230.48 = 559.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.81/1,230.48 = 559.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.81x = 1,230.48 × 559.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.81x = 688,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,933.45/891.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.51

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