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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 895.62 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 895.62 and 387.37 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 895.62 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/895.62 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 895.62 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 346,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,936.32/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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