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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.93, 1,233.35 and 632.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.93, 1,233.35 and 632.11 is: 873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.93 : 1,233.35 = 632.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.93/1,233.35 = 632.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.93x = 1,233.35 × 632.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.93x = 779,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,612.87/892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.10

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