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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.08, 1,231.28 and 612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.08, 1,231.28 and 612.82 is: 844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.08 : 1,231.28 = 612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.08/1,231.28 = 612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.08x = 1,231.28 × 612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.08x = 754,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,553.01/893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.89

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