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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.47, 1,337.50 and 631.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.47, 1,337.50 and 631.99 is: 948.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.47 : 1,337.50 = 631.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.47/1,337.50 = 631.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.47x = 1,337.50 × 631.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.47x = 845,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,278.01/891.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.18

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