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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.87, 1,230.37 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.87, 1,230.37 and 555.50 is: 766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.87 : 1,230.37 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.87/1,230.37 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.87x = 1,230.37 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.87x = 683,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,462.99/891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.33

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