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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.91, 1,137.39 and 646.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.91, 1,137.39 and 646.47 is: 892.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.91 : 1,137.39 = 646.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.91/1,137.39 = 646.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.91x = 1,137.39 × 646.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.91x = 735,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,288.51/823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.44

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