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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.73, 1,230.77 and 626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.73, 1,230.77 and 626.83 is: 864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.73 : 1,230.77 = 626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.73/1,230.77 = 626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.73x = 1,230.77 × 626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.73x = 771,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,482.05/892.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.18

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