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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.34, 1,333.73 and 631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.34, 1,333.73 and 631.60 is: 945.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.34 : 1,333.73 = 631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.34/1,333.73 = 631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.34x = 1,333.73 × 631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.34x = 842,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,382.11/891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.08

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