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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.87, 1,231.28 and 612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.87, 1,231.28 and 612.27 is: 845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.87 : 1,231.28 = 612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.87/1,231.28 = 612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.87x = 1,231.28 × 612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.87x = 753,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,872.74/891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.27

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