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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.22, 1,231.23 and 627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.22, 1,231.23 and 627.05 is: 865.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.22 : 1,231.23 = 627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.22/1,231.23 = 627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.22x = 1,231.23 × 627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.22x = 772,045.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,045.85/892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.31

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