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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.15, 1,333.28 and 646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.15, 1,333.28 and 646.13 is: 967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.15 : 1,333.28 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.15/1,333.28 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.15x = 1,333.28 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.15x = 861,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,462.31/890.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.78

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