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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,335.60 and 648.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,335.60 and 648.68 is: 972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,335.60 = 648.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,335.60 = 648.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,335.60 × 648.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 866,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,377.01/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.34

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