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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.38, 1,228.46 and 642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.38, 1,228.46 and 642.26 is: 885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.38 : 1,228.46 = 642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.38/1,228.46 = 642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.38x = 1,228.46 × 642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.38x = 788,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,990.58/891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.13

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