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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,229.00 and 625.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,229.00 and 625.66 is: 862.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,229.00 = 625.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,229.00 = 625.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,229.00 × 625.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 768,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,929.94/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.74

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