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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.48, 1,229.68 and 642.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.48, 1,229.68 and 642.34 is: 886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.48 : 1,229.68 = 642.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.48/1,229.68 = 642.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.48x = 1,229.68 × 642.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.48x = 789,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,872.65/891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.02

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