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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.96, 1,335.03 and 646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.96, 1,335.03 and 646.34 is: 968.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.96 : 1,335.03 = 646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.96/1,335.03 = 646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.96x = 1,335.03 × 646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.96x = 862,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,883.29/890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.49

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