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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.04, 1,231.14 and 644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.04, 1,231.14 and 644.16 is: 889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.04 : 1,231.14 = 644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.04/1,231.14 = 644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.04x = 1,231.14 × 644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.04x = 793,051.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,051.14/892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.03

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