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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.98, 1,230.54 and 596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.98, 1,230.54 and 596.96 is: 823.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.98 : 1,230.54 = 596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.98/1,230.54 = 596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.98x = 1,230.54 × 596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.98x = 734,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,583.16/891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.54

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