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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,229.18 and 642.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,229.18 and 642.20 is: 885.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,229.18 = 642.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,229.18 = 642.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,229.18 × 642.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 789,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,370.04/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.67

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