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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.01, 1,229.03 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.01, 1,229.03 and 641.93 is: 885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.01 : 1,229.03 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.01/1,229.03 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.01x = 1,229.03 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.01x = 788,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,951.23/891.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.46

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