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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.61, 1,337.45 and 632.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.61, 1,337.45 and 632.77 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.61 : 1,337.45 = 632.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.61/1,337.45 = 632.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.61x = 1,337.45 × 632.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.61x = 846,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,296.47/891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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