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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.90, 1,231.23 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.90, 1,231.23 and 597.36 is: 824.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.90 : 1,231.23 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.90/1,231.23 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.90x = 1,231.23 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.90x = 735,487.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,487.55/891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.63

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