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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.99, 1,336.36 and 645.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.99, 1,336.36 and 645.37 is: 967.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.99 : 1,336.36 = 645.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.99/1,336.36 = 645.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.99x = 1,336.36 × 645.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.99x = 862,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,443.43/890.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.96

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