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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.22, 1,230.22 and 629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.22, 1,230.22 and 629.58 is: 869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.22 : 1,230.22 = 629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.22/1,230.22 = 629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.22x = 1,230.22 × 629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.22x = 774,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,521.91/891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.06

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