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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.92, 1,230 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.92, 1,230 and 629.12 is: 867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.92 : 1,230 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.92/1,230 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.92x = 1,230 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.92x = 773,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,817.60/891.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.59

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