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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.18, 1,229.96 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.18, 1,229.96 and 643.32 is: 887.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.18 : 1,229.96 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.18/1,229.96 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.18x = 1,229.96 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.18x = 791,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,257.87/891.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.88

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