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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.84, 1,229.75 and 559.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.84, 1,229.75 and 559.86 is: 771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.84 : 1,229.75 = 559.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.84/1,229.75 = 559.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.84x = 1,229.75 × 559.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.84x = 688,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,485.04/891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.98

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