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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.89, 1,232.28 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.89, 1,232.28 and 627.52 is: 865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.89 : 1,232.28 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.89/1,232.28 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.89x = 1,232.28 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.89x = 773,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,285.32/893.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.08

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