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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.89, 1,231.31 and 597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.89, 1,231.31 and 597.34 is: 824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.89 : 1,231.31 = 597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.89/1,231.31 = 597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.89x = 1,231.31 × 597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.89x = 735,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,504.65/891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.66

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