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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.16, 1,232.55 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.16, 1,232.55 and 630.72 is: 870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.16 : 1,232.55 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.16/1,232.55 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.16x = 1,232.55 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.16x = 777,393.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,393.94/893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.39

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