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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,337.51 and 631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,337.51 and 631.65 is: 947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,337.51 = 631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,337.51 = 631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,337.51 × 631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 844,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,837.26/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.60

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