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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,230.02 and 626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,230.02 and 626.85 is: 865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,230.02 = 626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,230.02 = 626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,230.02 × 626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 771,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,031.89/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.34

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