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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.84, 1,230.40 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.84, 1,230.40 and 597.30 is: 824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.84 : 1,230.40 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.84/1,230.40 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.84x = 1,230.40 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.84x = 734,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,917.92/891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.05

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