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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.24, 1,230.96 and 630.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.24, 1,230.96 and 630.16 is: 869.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.24 : 1,230.96 = 630.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.24/1,230.96 = 630.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.24x = 1,230.96 × 630.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.24x = 775,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,701.75/892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.39

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