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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,230.53 and 628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,230.53 and 628.83 is: 868.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,230.53 = 628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,230.53 = 628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,230.53 × 628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 773,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,791.04/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.19

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