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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.28, 1,232.44 and 630.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.28, 1,232.44 and 630.84 is: 870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.28 : 1,232.44 = 630.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.28/1,232.44 = 630.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.28x = 1,232.44 × 630.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.28x = 777,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,472.45/893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.36

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