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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,231.24 and 613.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,231.24 and 613.59 is: 847.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,231.24 = 613.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,231.24 = 613.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,231.24 × 613.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 755,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,473.48/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.02

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