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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,336.56 and 649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,336.56 and 649.08 is: 973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,336.56 = 649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,336.56 = 649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,336.56 × 649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 867,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,534.36/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.58

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