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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.32, 1,231.12 and 644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.32, 1,231.12 and 644.22 is: 887.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.32 : 1,231.12 = 644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.32/1,231.12 = 644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.32x = 1,231.12 × 644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.32x = 793,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,112.13/893.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.83

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