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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.14, 1,229.64 and 626.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.14, 1,229.64 and 626.67 is: 863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.14 : 1,229.64 = 626.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.14/1,229.64 = 626.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.14x = 1,229.64 × 626.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.14x = 770,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,578.50/892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.74

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