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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,230.93 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,230.93 and 612 is: 844.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,230.93 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,230.93 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,230.93 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 753,329.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,329.16/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.86

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