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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.95, 1,231.25 and 589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.95, 1,231.25 and 589.08 is: 813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.95 : 1,231.25 = 589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.95/1,231.25 = 589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.95x = 1,231.25 × 589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.95x = 725,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,306.22/891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.17

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