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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.54, 1,229.40 and 644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.54, 1,229.40 and 644.04 is: 888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.54 : 1,229.40 = 644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.54/1,229.40 = 644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.54x = 1,229.40 × 644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.54x = 791,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,782.78/891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.11

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