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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.64, 1,339.52 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.64, 1,339.52 and 632.28 is: 949.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.64 : 1,339.52 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.64/1,339.52 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.64x = 1,339.52 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.64x = 846,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,953.57/891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.88

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