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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.37, 1,229.05 and 642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.37, 1,229.05 and 642.60 is: 886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.37 : 1,229.05 = 642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.37/1,229.05 = 642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.37x = 1,229.05 × 642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.37x = 789,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,787.53/891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.04

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