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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.78, 1,230.38 and 629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.78, 1,230.38 and 629.34 is: 868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.78 : 1,230.38 = 629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.78/1,230.38 = 629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.78x = 1,230.38 × 629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.78x = 774,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,324.20/891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.29

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