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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.46, 1,334.28 and 645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.46, 1,334.28 and 645.84 is: 967.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.46 : 1,334.28 = 645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.46/1,334.28 = 645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.46x = 1,334.28 × 645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.46x = 861,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,731.40/890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.74

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