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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.93, 1,230.69 and 643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.93, 1,230.69 and 643.62 is: 888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.93 : 1,230.69 = 643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.93/1,230.69 = 643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.93x = 1,230.69 × 643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.93x = 792,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,096.70/891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.07

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