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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.92, 1,231.38 and 630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.92, 1,231.38 and 630.12 is: 868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.92 : 1,231.38 = 630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.92/1,231.38 = 630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.92x = 1,231.38 × 630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.92x = 775,917.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,917.17/892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.97

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