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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.88, 1,231.15 and 597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.88, 1,231.15 and 597.04 is: 824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.88 : 1,231.15 = 597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.88/1,231.15 = 597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.88x = 1,231.15 × 597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.88x = 735,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,045.80/891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.15

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