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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.23, 1,228.70 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.23, 1,228.70 and 625.32 is: 862.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.23 : 1,228.70 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.23/1,228.70 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.23x = 1,228.70 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.23x = 768,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,332.25/891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.10

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