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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.73, 1,337.01 and 647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.73, 1,337.01 and 647.73 is: 972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.73 : 1,337.01 = 647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.73/1,337.01 = 647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.73x = 1,337.01 × 647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.73x = 866,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,019.06/890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.26

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