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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,339.67 and 648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,339.67 and 648.88 is: 975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,339.67 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,339.67 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,339.67 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 869,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,283.34/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.33

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