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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.13, 1,335.25 and 646.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.13, 1,335.25 and 646.51 is: 968.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.13 : 1,335.25 = 646.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.13/1,335.25 = 646.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.13x = 1,335.25 × 646.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.13x = 863,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,252.48/891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.72

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