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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.03, 1,230.71 and 643.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.03, 1,230.71 and 643.92 is: 887.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.03 : 1,230.71 = 643.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.03/1,230.71 = 643.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.03x = 1,230.71 × 643.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.03x = 792,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,475.56/893.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.41

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